Creative Copywriter needed at Hollywoodbets

Responsibilities

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning.
• Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have an amazing opportunity for a Creative Copywriter to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

You Bring:

• 3 years’ experience in a related role
• Valid Driver’s License
• A strong portfolio of work showcasing a range of campaigns, conceptual ability and copywriting craft

A bonus to have:

• Diploma/ Degree in a related field

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Work closely with Internal Marketing to cultivate and execute creative messages for employer branding and internal communications.
• Develop compelling copy across multiple platforms including but not limited to Print, Outdoor, Social Media, Brand/Publications, Scriptwriting: Digital, Radio, TV and Podcasts.
• Work in partnership with design and internal communications specialist to ensure that copy and visuals work together effortlessly to create robust advertising campaigns in alignment to a brief.
• Develop and write engaging internal communication to the team that accurately reflects the brand tone.
• Ability to interpret briefs into slogans, catchphrases and effective content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft compelling copy that resonates with specific target audiences.
• Ability to write in varying tones and styles, whereby content is clear, concise, compelling, credible, and has a call to action.
• Conceptualise and bring dynamic copywriting ideas during brainstorming sessions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance: Copy editing to ensure that all spelling and grammar is correct.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
• Check that our content complies with regulations and legislation.
• Present and articulate creative work to internal stakeholders and having the ability to verbalise the strategy behind each concept.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to ensure that our messaging is fresh, innovative, and effective.
• Build a media database.
• Create copy in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences.
• Research target audiences and competitors
• Adhoc duties.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• High attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to give high priority to customer complaints
• Exceeding client’s expectations in regard to service delivery
• High sense of accountability to one’s work
• Strong listening and time management skills
• Ability to provide high quality output
• Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Strong detail orientated skills
• Ability to solve problems and develop results-oriented course of action

Apply Before 10/25/2025