Senior Copywriter

Overview

Radio Africa Limited is one of Kenya’s leading media houses with both top national and top niche radio stations in Kenya and we are looking for a well-qualified, knowledgeable, creative and experienced Senior Copywriter.

Senior Copywriter

Reporting to the Creative and Production Manager, the Senior Copywriter will work with the various creative department managers to create new business pitches, award-winning strategies for advertising clients, as well as write and edit original content for marketing activities.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit and proof copy for television, radio, and online content and other related marketing materials according to customer expectations while meeting deadlines.
• Provide original content and direction to client campaigns.
• Train and mentor Junior Copywriters.
• Create detailed pitches for new campaigns.
• Engage client to understand their need and develop concepts.
• Grow the Client Solutions Department
• Acquire detailed knowledge of the company’s and advertisers target audiences and maintain accurate tone of voice.
• Have regular interaction with clients and provide suggestions for content-related issues.
• Attend and participate in company, department and client meetings.
• Prepare reports upon request.

Additional education

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing or related field.
• Fluent in both English and Swahili.
• Copywriting or advertising certification.

Experience

Additional experience

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Copywriter for a media or production house.

Additional skills

• Excellent, writing, proofreading copy editing skills
• Flexible with strong coordinating and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interest in advertising and marketing
• Proficient computer experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to train, direct, lead and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to judge creative concepts and copy, and clearly communicate creative direction to others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Ability to keep abreast of the latest trends in advertising and seize opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability and proof of world-class campaign creation.

Terms and conditions

Radio Africa Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. If you match the above qualifications and requirements you may apply on the link www.myjobsinkenya.com so as to reach us on or by 1st September 2021. Kindly include your daytime telephone number and names and contact telephone and email address of 3 professional referees as well as your current and expected gross salary. In light of anticipated numerous applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: Radio Africa Limited does not charge a recruitment fee or work with any persons or agencies which charge a recruitment fee.