Senior Copywriter (Fixed-Term Contract)

Le Creuset
Western Cape
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Posted 4 hours ago
Contract Marketing & Sales
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Job Description

  • The main purpose of the Senior Copywriter role is to create on-brand, persuasive written content for various marketing and advertising materials. The Senior Copywriter is responsible for ensuring the high-quality output of copy for Content Studio purposes and contributing to the overall brand messaging. This successful candidate should be highly organised with a meticulous attention to detail. Note that this is a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract role.

Ingredients: Key Responsibilities
Campaign Messaging and Copy Development

  • Develop campaign messaging, creative rationales and copy for product launches, seasonal campaigns, promotions and ongoing brand activity.
  • Interpret briefs and translate campaign concepts and objectives into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate copy.
  • Develop product and collection storytelling that communicates key features, benefits and brand value.
  • Ensure messaging and tone of voice remain consistent across campaigns and customer touchpoints.
  • Refine and strengthen existing copy to improve clarity, relevance, engagement and effectiveness.

Multi-Channel Content Creation

  • Write and adapt copy for digital, ecommerce, retail, print, PR and corporate communications.
  • Develop content for websites, product pages, landing pages, email campaigns, paid media, social media and digital advertising.
  • Create copy for video scripts, reels, captions, banners, infographics, recipes and recipe cards.
  • Develop copy for retail and print assets, including point-of-sale materials, brochures, posters, packaging, signage, advertisements and in-store campaigns.
  • Produce brand and corporate content, including press releases, presentations, reports, training materials and internal communications.

International Adaptation and Localisation

  • Adapt global campaign messaging and content for regional markets while maintaining the integrity of the brand and core campaign idea.
  • Ensure copy reflects local terminology, cultural context, product availability, measurements and market requirements.
  • Prepare copy for translation and collaborate with regional teams to address local content needs.
  • Maintain consistency across global and local communications while making appropriate market-specific adaptations.

Editing, Proofreading and Quality Control

  • Edit and proofread copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, tone of voice and consistency.
  • Review copy within designed artwork and final assets to ensure content is complete, accurate and aligned with the brief.
  • Check product information, claims, measurements and other content details.
  • Incorporate feedback and manage copy amendments throughout review and approval processes.
  • Identify content gaps, inconsistencies and errors, taking responsibility for resolving these before final delivery.
  • Maintain high standards of quality across all Global Content Studio copy deliverables.

Collaboration and Project Delivery

  • Work closely with marketing, brand, ecommerce, PR, design, creative and regional teams to deliver effective communications.
  • Clarify briefs, confirm requirements and identify missing information before or during copy development.
  • Manage multiple projects, feedback rounds and competing deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
  • Take ownership of copy deliverables from initial development through to final review.
  • Provide copywriting and editorial support across a variety of projects and Content Studio requirements.

Digital Content and Optimisation

  • Apply digital content best practices when developing copy for websites, ecommerce platforms and online campaigns.
  • Incorporate SEO requirements, including relevant keywords, product content, page copy and metadata, where applicable.
  • Ensure content is clear, engaging, audience-focused and appropriate to the platform and customer journey.
  • Keep up to date with copywriting, content, digital and communication best practices relevant to the role.

The Perfect Blend:
What We’re Looking For

  • Relevant qualification in Copywriting, English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
  • Demonstrable copywriting experience across a range of marketing and communication channels.
  • Experience working with brand guidelines, creative briefs, feedback processes and multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in ecommerce, product marketing, retail or international brand communications would be advantageous.
  • Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proofreading and editing tools.
  • Task and project management platforms 
  • SEO and digital content tools.
  • AI-assisted writing tools, where appropriate and in line with brand and business guidelines.
  • Relevant digital platforms and content management systems.

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You'll apply on Le Creuset's own site before 26 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeContract
LocationWestern Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
Le Creuset
Western Cape

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