Senior Copywriter Job at OneDayOnly

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Job Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 09, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the OneDayOnly tone of voice; you’ll know it so well, you could ghostwrite our inner thoughts.
  • Write across every touchpoint: web, email, banners, product descriptions, campaign concepts, and the occasional customer service gem.
  • Partner with the social media team to craft scroll-stopping content for Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
  • Contribute to campaign ideation, concept development, and brand storytelling for major projects.
  • Ensure all content is polished, proofed, and ready to perform.
  • Collaborate with designers, strategists, and marketers to develop smart, effective creative that stands out from the crowd.
  • Champion creative consistency and quality across all brand communications.

Requirements, Skills, & Qualifications

  • A relevant degree or diploma in Copywriting, Creative Writing, or Marketing.
  • 5+ years of experience as a copywriter, ideally within a marketing or advertising agency.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual and executional range.
  • Proven ability to adapt tone and style across channels and formats.
  • Excellent command of language, grammar, and the subtle art of persuasion.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, you’d notice if a comma went missing in a 3,000-word product feed.
  • Highly creative and strategically minded.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, you know how to juggle, prioritize, and deliver without dropping the ball.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to take initiative.
  • Familiarity with a wide range of content platforms from digital to radio, and everything in between.
  • Curiosity and openness to working with AI tools to enhance ideation, efficiency, and creative output (no, it’s not replacing you, it’s just making you even more of a powerhouse).
  • Punctual, reliable, and consistent because great ideas still need great follow-through.

Values

  • Challenge Accepted: We create bold campaigns, own our results, and push creative boundaries to make an impact.
  • Solve Smart: We use insights, data, and innovation to solve marketing challenges creatively and effectively.
  • Character Counts: We communicate honestly, ethically, and with creativity, building trust with customers and colleagues.
  • Customer Obsessed: We deeply understand our audience, delivering content and campaigns that resonate and drive action.
  • Seriously Unserious: We bring enthusiasm, wit, and fun to our campaigns and teamwork, while staying results-focused.

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