WorkForce Recruitment Services
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Position: Creative Chichewa Copywriter
Location: Blantyre
Contract Type: Full-time
Workforce Recruitment Services seeks to recruit for the following position on behalf of a Client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize and write original copy in Chichewa, and occasionally in Chitumbuka and Yao, for a wide range of platforms including:
- TV commercials (TVCs)
- Radio scripts
- Annual reports and corporate literature
- Magazines and newsletters
- Press releases and newspaper editorials
- General business reports
- Translate and adapt content from English to Chichewa and vice versa with cultural and contextual sensitivity.
- Maintain a high standard of grammatical accuracy and linguistic precision; all work must be error-free.
- Collaborate with creative, strategy, and client service teams to ensure alignment with marketing goals and campaign messaging.
- Bring locally trendy ideas to the table, ensuring all copy resonates with Malawian audiences and reflects contemporary themes.
- Adjust writing tone and messaging for various demographics, maintaining authenticity and relatability across age groups and socio-economic segments.
- (Preferred) Write for clients in the financial sector, demonstrating the ability to simplify complex information while maintaining credibility and professionalism.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in professional copywriting, preferably within a marketing or advertising environment.
- Native or fluent proficiency in Chichewa; working knowledge of Chitumbuka and Yao is a significant advantage.
- Strong translation and trans creation skills between English and Chichewa.
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to self-edit for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling accuracy.
- A strong portfolio showcasing versatility in tone, style, and format.
- (Preferred) Familiarity with writing for financial institutions or regulated industries.
Skills and Attributes
- Creative thinker with a finger on the pulse of Malawian culture and trends.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; collaborative, communicative, and open to feedback.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to fast-paced project timelines.
- Passionate about storytelling and brand messaging that drives emotional connection and business results.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters to applications2.workforce@gmail.com by 23rd May 2025. Please include “Creative Chichewa Copywriter” in the subject line.