WRITER MIDDLEWEIGHT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Seeking a dynamic and energetic mid-level writer to manage the scripting process from concept to completion for corporate communication and products. This writer will work alongside a team of client service consultants, illustrators, designers, art directors and post production. Will need to attend briefing sessions and occasional meetings with client to better understand the content being produced and its objectives. During brainstorm and review meetings the writer will offer creative input while receiving and recording creative direction from others to communicate the result to the rest of the team. The writer is responsible for briefing the script into studio and following its creative development throughout. This writer needs to be versatile and able to work on a range of products and subject matter, including copywriting for social media platforms. The position is time and creativity intensive. Requirements A writing qualification is preferable but not essential and experience in creative writing or agency experience will be beneficial. Although the position does also involve advertising-style copywriting, skills as a story writer (including story structure and character) are most utilised. Being able to condense and translate detailed factual content into an entertaining narrative through use of character, setting and engaging dialogue are the core strengths of the writer. The writer will need to work with a variety of personalities and highly skilled personnel in all areas – from business development, through illustrators and art directors, to colourists, finishing artists and letterers. In addition the writer should be comfortable working alone when required as the scripting process will be almost entirely their responsibility. The following attributes are essential: A tertiary qualification in a related field. Comfortable with a range of writing types (from story and script to copywriting) A good understanding of narrative structure, character and dialogue High level of visual literacy is essential Able to research independently and extract core information from detailed texts, Good interpersonal and work shopping skills Able to work well with others as well as independently, Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness, including strong grammar and spelling In touch with popular culture