Job Ref #: JnrCopywriterHLJHB
Industry: Advertising
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Role Profile

Job Title: Junior Copywriter

Key Purpose:

The Junior Copywriter is responsible for producing world-class ideas and copy across conventional and unconventional media platforms. This includes a strong understanding of social media, strategic thinking, and the ability to interrogate briefs to deliver impactful creative work. The role contributes to Hunt Lascaris’ creative reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, original concepts and copy, while collaborating across departments and supporting new business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Excellence

• Develop and craft original, high-quality concepts and copy in response to briefs.
• Present creative work internally and externally in a clear, professional, and impactful manner.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Account Management to understand brand objectives and deliver iconic work.
• Stay current with trends, culture, and industry developments to ensure relevance and innovation.
• Contribute to award-winning work and the agency’s creative reputation.
• Continuously refine writing craft and demonstrate passion for creative excellence.

1. Business Management

• Accurately record time spent on projects.
• Participate in new business pitches and development initiatives.
• Promote a positive agency reputation internally and externally.

1. People & Collaboration

• Support team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Participate in departmental initiatives (e.g., Disruption sessions, training).
• Provide constructive feedback to improve departmental processes.
• Embrace change and adapt to evolving client and agency needs.

Job Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• 1–3 years of experience as a copywriter in a leading creative agency.
• Proven ability to generate and produce world-class ideas and copy.

Skills & Educational Requirements:

• Exceptional copywriting and storytelling ability.
• Strategic mindset and technical writing proficiency.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Versatile writing styles (e.g., profound, comedic, poetic, epic).
• Understanding of TV and content production, including edits, sound, music, voice, and direction.

Optional Skills (Advantageous):

• Influencer or opinion leader experience.
• Editorial, blog, or poetry writing.
• Skills in After Effects, 3D rendering, illustration, editing, design, songwriting, sound production, or visual arts.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Inspirational, ambitious, and determined.
• Courageous and creatively expressive.
• Collaborative and adaptable.
• Accountable and driven to prove themselves.
• Open to constructive criticism and growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

You’ve cracked ideas, written manifestos, social copy, headlines, and body copy. If you consider yourself a writer with something to prove and a passion for impactful work—this is your opportunity.