Print Copywriter

Job Title: Copywriter (Print)
Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)
Type: Contract
Industry: Banking / Financial Services

About the Role
Copywriter (Print) is a senior copywriting role responsible for producing high quality print copy and ensuring brand consistency across all printed materials for our banking client. The role also plays a key part in mentoring writers working in print contexts and ensuring print copy is always production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clear, on-brand copy for print formats including brochures, leaflets, in-branch displays, point-of-sale materials and magazine-style publications
• Write and edit copy to fit defined print specifications, working within InDesign text frames, column widths and character constraints
• Produce print-ready copy that accounts for bleed areas, safe zones, font sizing and legibility at print scale
• Work closely with designers and production teams from brief through to final artwork
• Act as a point of reference for copywriters on print briefs, reviewing and refining team outputs before they go to artwork
• Liaise with external printers and production teams on proofing rounds
• Support the Manager: Copywriting in implementing content strategies and brand voice guidelines

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or a related field

Experience and Knowledge

• 5+ years of copywriting experience, with a strong focus on print formats and brand communications
• Proven ability to write and fit copy for print, including working within InDesign from a copy and proofing perspective
• Strong portfolio showcasing print copy across multiple formats and audiences
• Understanding of print production processes, including artwork preparation, proofing and working with external suppliers
• Financial services, retail or consumer brand experience advantageous

Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading abilities with a sharp eye for print-specific errors
• Confident working in InDesign from a copy perspective
• Ability to write to tight specifications and adapt copy to fit print constraints
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Essential: Attention to detail, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.