Copywriter – Entertainment & Culture

Media, Entertainment & Events

K sh 110,000 – 170,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Mlolongo Weighbridge (Athi River metro, Msa Rd spur) Overview: Our client is looking for a Copywriter who lives and breathes Kenyan pop culture to craft scripts, taglines, and long-form brand stories. You’ll partner with designers and producers to ship multi-platform campaigns that feel native, not forced. Expect fast iterations, voice consistency, and occasional live rooms. Key Responsibilities: - Write scripts, captions, taglines, and long copy; keep tone on-brand. - Collaborate on concepts; pitch lines and structures. - QA subtitles, supers, and lower thirds across formats. - Maintain style guides; run language checks for inclusivity and legality. - Analyze performance; iterate hooks and CTAs. Education & Experience: - Communication/English/PR (Strathmore/Daystar/USIU/KCA/Riara) + 3–5 yrs. Skills & Tools: - Concepting, writing, cultural fluency, basics of SEO/social copy. KPIs: - CTR, watch time lift from scripts, brand recall, approval speed. Compensation (Kenya): KES 110,000–170,000 + campaign bonus. Estimates; final offers shift with portfolio strength, category experience, and ability to write for multiple languages/vernaculars. Rare voice/tone fits may command more. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, training, hybrid work. Growth Path: - Senior Copy → Associate Creative Director (Copy) → Creative Director. Ideal promotion cycle.