Copywriter Jobs at OpenTRV Limited

OpenTRV is London-based tech startup with the aim to reduce carbon emissions across the UK and Europe by 10% and 8% respectively by the year 2050.

We are currently recruiting a digital operations team in Lagos, Nigeria to work for OpenTRV and other clients, providing operations solutions in the capacity below:

Job Title: Copywriter

Location: Lagos
Job category: Journalism / Editorial / Copywrite

Job Descriptions

• Do you have the talent and flair for writing? Are you able to communicate in writing both professionally and using colloquial British English? Then you are the one we are looking for!
• The copy writer is responsible for providing and editing verbal and written copy for the company and its clients.
• They will be in charge of brainstorming, creating and transforming ideas into words for the company’s and its clients’ blogs, social media, emails, newsletters, advertisements, publications, pamphlets, etc.

Typical job functions include:

• Writing clear and persuasive copy for the company and its clients’ blogs, social media, websites, ads, brochures, TV spots, radio, and other forms of advertising;
• Researching the technical properties of products;
• Creating slogans, catch phrases, messages and straplines for brands and ads;
• Developing content strategy aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets;
• Collaborating with marketing and design teams to plan and develop site content, style and layout;
• Determining what makes products appealing to consumers;
• Developing unique, new concepts;
• Conceiving, developing and producing effective advertising campaigns;
• Managing social media accounts for the company and clients;
• Proofreading copy to check spelling, grammar and style;
• Ensuring campaigns stay within budget;
• Creating and presenting storyboards of ideas;
• Performing search engine optimization (SEO) techniques;
• Responding to feedback in a timely manner;
• Casting actors for TV and radio work, including voiceovers;
• Working with media planners/buyers to fully develop the advertising campaign;
• Researching competitors and keeping abreast of market trends;
• Writing and disseminating effective press releases;
• Ensuring compliance with UK and Nigerian law (e.g. copyright and data protection)

Essential Skills
The successful candidate must:

• Be able to show a comprehensive portfolio of original written/edited work;
• Manage their workload effectively and work under minimal supervision;
• Have a good understanding of nuanced UK communication techniques and colloquialisms;
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills;
• Respond quickly to change;
• Work well in fast-moving situations;
• Deal well with tight schedules and deadlines;
• Have attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Desired Skills
The following traits may help set candidates apart:

• Previous UK work/education experience;
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism or a related subject.

What to Expect

• We are a startup that cares deeply about the welfare of our employees and so we are always working hard to ensure that everyone is well taken care of.

Training/Job Progression

• All new employees will receive a two-day onboarding on the 13th and 14th of October, 2016 and ongoing job support is provided where possible.
• Employees are actively encouraged to seek personal development by attending training courses and taking advantage of other available opportunities. Support will be given to enable these where possible.

Work-life Balance

• For the first two weeks, the new team will work together in the office from Monday - Friday. After this period, employees will be able to choose a combination of working from home and in the office, according to their personal needs and the demands of the job role.
• All employees are encouraged to pursue a healthy work-life balance and the company will take reasonable steps to enable this where practicable.

Selection Process

• Candidates are asked to upload their CVs and complete the application form to the best of their ability as this constitutes an important part of the selection process. Successful candidates from this stage will be invited to a half-day assessment centre on either Monday 10th or Tuesday 11th of October, 2016.
• Job offers will be sent out to successful candidates from this stage on Wednesday 12th of October, 2016.

Remuneration
Employee salaries will be paid in British Pounds (GBP) where practicable. Employees will start on a basic salary which will be reviewed and potentially increased after three months. New employees may also have the opportunity to receive joining bonuses.


Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online