Arabic Copywriter
Description
About Weber Shandwick MENAT
We are a leading, full-service, integrated, communications and marketing services agency that delivers industry-defining work and next-generation solutions for brands, businesses and organisations. In the Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT region), our network comprises a hyper-connected, award-winning network with a presence in 13 cities – including Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, Doha and Istanbul.
Our team comprises social media experts, digital specialists, creatives, strategists, analysts and PR professionals who believe in the power of collaboration to deliver high-value, high-impact communications and business solutions for our clients. By welcoming outstanding and diverse talents to our team, we complement our sector expertise with specialisms such as content, content production, creative design, creative technology, digital platforms, influencer marketing, integrated media, media relations, social strategy and engagement, strategic planning, and video productions.
Weber Shandwick was honoured as the PRovoke Global Agency of the Decade (2020), PRWeek Global Best Agency in Middle East (2020), PRCA MENA Large Consultancy of the Year (2023, 2022, 2021) and PRCA MENA Digital Team of the Year (2022, 2021, 2020). Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019, in addition to being certified as a Great Place to Work® UAE | Turkey (2022).
What’s happening?
An amazing opportunity: join a highly creative, multi-disciplined global communications agency and network. What this means: the opportunity to work on some of the best brands in the world, the ability to draw on all the resources of a top global networked agency, and the chance to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
Who do we need?
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine concepts that support marketing goals and execute the communications pieces with clarity, timeliness, and on budget.
- Concept and execute sound creative ideas for client marketing materials in an efficient and economical manner
- Create outstanding concepts in a way that shows a thorough understanding of the strategy
- Work alongside other Copywriters, Designers, Production Artists, Animators and Front-End Developers to ensure creative vision is achieved and client expectations are met
- Work with Account Supervisor and/or Account Executive to obtain project specifics: strategy, budget and schedule
- Offer insight on creative briefs and schedules
What do you need to apply for this role?
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with Arabic, journalism or marketing focus
- Three or more years of copywriting, advertising and interactive experience preferred
- Online portfolio of writing samples
- Proven ability to listen, digest and resolve client feedback with a creative solution and a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to take ownership of projects, as well as willingness to step in to help others as needed
- Saudi national preferred