Junior Creative Strategist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Assist Creative Strategists in crafting innovative concepts for paid social campaigns.

• Conduct research on successful advertisements, competitors, consumer trends, and best practices on various platforms to generate fresh ideas.

• Compose hooks, scripts, and creative briefs under the mentorship of senior team members.

• Contribute to the development of creative concepts informed by performance insights and strategic guidance.

• Organize and manage creative briefs, reference materials, and concept boards for designated accounts.

• Collaborate with designers, editors, and media buyers throughout the creative production process.

• Gain knowledge in analyzing creative performance data and applying insights to future concepts.

• Engage in internal brainstorming sessions, concept evaluations, and creative feedback discussions.

• Observe client meetings and creative presentations to understand the strategic process.

• Remain updated on platform trends, emerging creative formats, and best practices in performance marketing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 1 year of experience in a creative role, either in an agency or in-house.

• Proficient writing abilities with a focus on short-form, digital-first content.

• A creative mindset coupled with an inquisitive nature about data, testing, and effective advertising.

• Interest in consumer behavior, social media, and performance marketing.

• Willingness to learn, inquire, and pursue continuous improvement.

• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to remain organized across various projects.

• A collaborative spirit and receptiveness to constructive feedback.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

• Some experience in producing content, copy, or creative concepts for social media, marketing, or advertising (internships, freelance work, personal projects, or full-time roles are all relevant).

• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Enthusiasm for learning about performance creative and advancing a career in creative strategy.

• A portfolio or examples showcasing creative work, copywriting, or content creation.

• Familiarity with paid social platforms like Meta or TikTok.

• Experience with creative testing, performance marketing, or digital advertising.

• Familiarity with AI tools to aid in research, ideation, or writing processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Time Off & Sick Days

• Flexible hours

• Fully remote (with the option to work from anywhere)

• Global pods (connect with creatives from around the world)

• Excellent opportunities for growth!