Are you passionate about crafting impactful messages and creative concepts? We are always on the lookout for talent. If you are an experienced Copywriter and wish to be considered for all future copywriting vacancies in Mr Price, then join this talentpool! When suitable roles arise, we will contact you.
Are you looking to join our dynamic marketing and in-house advertising team? then keep reading.
ResponsibilitiesWhat do our Copywriters do?
· Develop creative concepts, write, craft and produce outstanding work which communicates to our specific target audience within the scope of the brand and creative brief supplied.
· Create and deliver attention-grabbing copy across diverse channels, including social media, paid media, e-commerce website, TV and more.
· Implement solutions for creative challenges to ensure project completion on tight deadlines.
· Regularly create proactive work that helps grow our brand.
· Pitching creative work with confidence.
QualificationsWHat we normally look for in a Copywriter:
· 2-4 years’ experience as a Copywriter (preferably from an advertising agency)
· Degree or National Diploma, specializing in Copywriting, Journalism, English, Communications, or related discipline.
· Conceptual ability and solid writing skills with a portfolio demonstrating this (ideally award-winning).
· Excellent command of the English language including impeccable grammar, spelling, phrasing etc.
· Good understanding of writing across multiple channels, as well as writing SEO-rich copy.
· Integrity, energy and creativity.
· Self-disciplined with excellent attention to detail while working on multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.
A reminder that this is a talentpool and not an actual vacancy
Skills Required
- 2-4 years' experience as a Copywriter
- Degree or National Diploma in Copywriting, Journalism, English, Communications, or related discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating writing skills
- Excellent command of the English language
- Good understanding of writing across multiple channels
What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
