Copywriter - Harare,Zimbabwe

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• meeting with Account Executives to discuss the client's requirements and core messages
• familiarising themselves with the product, target audience and competitor activities in the market
• brainstorming ideas and concepts for the visuals and words with other members of the creative team
• presenting initial ideas to the creative director, some of which may be rejected or developed into workable concepts
• writing various copy options, which may be presented to the client as a storyboard (a consecutive series of frames depicting the script and drawings that may be used)
• modifying copy until the client is satisfied
• overseeing the production phase, booking and liaising with designers, illustrators, printers, photographers and production companies
• casting actors and models to appear in adverts
• the copywriter and art director are accountable for checking all the content being advertised is truthful and complies with codes of advertising practice
• responsible for checking spelling and grammar

Key Skills
• be highly creative and imaginative, and curious about clients' products or services
• be skilled in writing clear, concise and grammatically correct copy
• understand the different language styles that appeal to various target markets
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• work well in a team and with a range of creative people
• be able to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively
• be highly self-motivated and well organized
• be able to see other people's points of view and take on board feedback
• work within strict budgets
• have an eye for detail
• possess good leadership, people, and project management skills