Junior Copywriter

As the Junior Copywriter you will work with the Senior Copywriter to understand and maintain the Matalan tone of voice and apply it consistently and creatively across all communication. You will work closely with the wider marketing team to ensure daily and weekly deadlines are met in order to maintain department efficiency and support internal teams.

Key Responsibilities -
Write, sub edit and proof read copy for a variety of different communication channels in line with briefs
Understand the brand tone of voice and apply it consistently across all briefs
Create and deliver creative and engaging copy ensuring a consistent brand personality is communicated from initial briefing to the final production for all online and offline activity for all marketing channels including Advertising, Direct Mail, Social Media, Point Of Sale, Email, Online Content and PR
Contribute to the research, planning and concept creation for creative briefs
Support the ecommerce, social and SEO teams when needed.

About You
Degree in a relatable subject
Any creative copywriting experience within an agency or in-house environment would be beneficial
Excellent communication and listening skills
The ability to write in different styles and to other people’s direction
Research and analytical skills to gain an accurate understanding of the subject in question
The organisational ability to manage multiple projects, often to tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
An basic understanding of digital marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO)
Excellent writing and sub-editing skills & ideally be educated to Degree level
With a keen interest in the retail sector, you will ideally have some editorial/copy experience of fashion, lifestyle and beauty writing, preferably within an online retail environment