Writer

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

Listing for: Ogilvy

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-21

Job specializations:

Creative Arts/Media
Creative Advertising / Marketing, Content Writer / Copywriter, Journalism, Digital Media / Production
Marketing / Advertising / PR
Creative Advertising / Marketing, Content Writer / Copywriter, Journalism, Digital Media / Production

The writer will be responsible for the production of editorial and PR content within Ogilvy Public Relations South Africa. He/She needs to be innovative and live up to the challenges of a demanding yet rewarding media relations portfolio.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Editorial Director, Business Unit Direction and client service teams he/she will be required to develop and identify media opportunities, story angles, editorial content, PR media releases, features, opinion articles and surveys/advertorials as well as internal and external communications for clients;

In-depth knowledge of the media landscape with the ability to specify the role of each medium (media) – why it has been chosen and what it will do for any campaign;

Setting overall communication objectives, by medium reach and frequency targets;

Assist in developing content strategies that gives the direction in terms of content and timings;

Develop and implement a media interaction programmes for clients;

Where necessary, work with the MD to develop media strategies;

Constantly up-to-date with the news

Develop and maintain strong media relationships with media outlets

Skills Required

Develop media opportunities for clients;

Ability to work up usable news angles appropriate to client objectives and media audiences

Excellent editorial and creative writing skills

Sound skills in Microsoft Office Suite;

Good analysis and interpretation skills;

Ability to work with speed under pressure – accurately;

Attention to detail

Responsible and reliable

Knowledge required

Media environment;

Knowledge and understanding of Consumer client’s business

Productive, (must be a self starter, be able to work alone)

Interrogation of target markets and understanding the consumer

Fully proficient on local media trends and international trends

Flexible

Proactive


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