[Vacancy] Senior Copywriter at Vyrus Digital Engagement

Vyrus is an established digital marketing agency operating from Lagos, Nigeria, and is affiliated with a full-service marketing communications agency. We have a proven track record of delivering exceptional digital marketing services to new and established organisations across Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Copywriter
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

As a Senior Copywriter at Vyrus, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative and communication strategies of our clients.
Your primary responsibility will be to conceptualize and develop communication ideas that align seamlessly with our clients’ communication strategies and briefs.
In addition to your creative duties, you will assume a leadership role by supervising and mentoring executives and trainees to ensure they uphold the same high level of creativity and quality in their work.
Your role is critical in ensuring that all content produced under your supervision is not only coherent and error-free but also captivates and engages the target audience effectively.
As a Senior Copywriter, you are expected to set and maintain the highest standards of thinking and writing, contributing to the elevation of copywriting quality within our department and the industry as a whole.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Senior Copywriter, your key responsibilities will include:
Conceptualization and Ideation: Generate creative communication ideas in alignment with communication strategies and client briefs.
Copywriting Excellence: Produce high-quality copy that reflects the highest standards of thinking and writing, ensuring error-free and engaging content.
Supervision: Oversee and mentor executives and trainees, guiding them in maintaining creativity and quality in their work.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all copy leaving the desk is coherent and effectively communicates with the target audience.
Continuous Improvement: Continually seek opportunities to elevate the standards of copywriting within the department and contribute to industry excellence.
Client Presentation: Capably present creative concepts and ideas to clients in a compelling and persuasive manner.
Client Interaction: Liaise with key internal and external client contacts as needed to present and sell concepts and ideas effectively.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including art directors, account managers, and clients, to achieve creative and strategic objectives.
Adherence to Deadlines: Ensure that all copywriting tasks are completed within designated timelines and meet project deadlines.
Industry Awareness: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging communication strategies to inform creative work.

Key Attributes / Qualifications of Ideal Candidate:

A graduate of any field from a reputable higher institution.
2-4 years of relevant experience in the copywriting industry.
Proficiency in various writing styles, techniques, and tools.
A commitment to quality and creativity, with a keen eye for detail.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
SEO proficiency, ensuring content is optimized for search engines.
Adaptability, with the capability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication skills, both written.
Age Range: 23 – 28 years.

Salary:

N150,000 – N180,000 / month.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their up-to-date CV to: engage@vyrus.ng using “Senior Copywriter at Vyrus” as the subject of the email.