Creative Graduate Job Vacancy At Oaklands and Johnson Limited

A world class 360 degree marketing communication company is recruiting for the position of Copy Writers. Prospective employees must have passion and dream in building a career in this field

Position: Copy Writers

Job Description:

• Advertising copywriters generally work alongside an art director within the creative department of an advertising, media or full-service agency. They work with client briefs to conceive, develop and produce effective advertising campaigns.


• amending, revising or redeveloping adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients;


• overseeing campaigns through the production stage to completion;


• working on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines;


• casting actors for TV and radio jingles, and listening to voice tapes;


• liaising with production companies, photographers, typographers, designers and printers;


• keeping up to date with popular culture and trends;


• monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.


• Liaising with clients and interpreting their briefs;


• developing creative ideas and concepts, often in partnership with the art director;


• presenting ideas to colleagues and clients;


• familiarising themselves with their clients’ products and services, the target audience and their competitors’ activities;


• writing clear, persuasive, original copy;


• updating digital media;


• proofreading copy to check spelling and grammar;

Requirements (Skills and Qualifications)

• the ability to write good, clear copy in a variety of styles with accurate spelling and grammar;


• excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills;


• logic, creativity and imagination;


• the resilience to accept criticism of your work;


• commercial awareness with the ability to understand the target audience;


• an interest in popular culture, new trends and styles;


• good research skills;


• good administrative, IT and proofreading skills.


• B.Sc/B.A in English; journalism; communication; media studies; advertising; public relations.


• Or at least minimum 2 years work experience in an advertising agency


• ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;


• excellent organisational skills;


• self-motivation, flexibility, stamina and ability to adapt;


• confidence, enthusiasm and determination;


• accuracy and attention to detail;

How to Apply

CVs should be sent to oandjcareers@gmail.com on or before close of business on wed 10th July, 2015.