[Hiring] Portuguese Copywriter @Upstream

Role Description

Have you ever received a marketing text message and either deleted it right away or thought that you could have done it better? This is your chance! The copywriter works in a creative partnership with the campaign manager to conceive, develop, and produce effective messages for mobile marketing campaigns. The copywriter is responsible for writing fun and compelling messages that sound as if they are coming from a real person, not a machine. These texts can establish an on-going virtual dialogue with participants, convince them to take action, or keep them entertained. Messages can reach a wide audience so the writing style must be broadly appealing, use persuasive, natural language, and reflect the copywriter’s deep understanding of his or her culture. What can you do with 160 characters or less?

Main Responsibilities

• Write clear, persuasive, and original messages/scripts for advertising a variety of products and services to engage consumers.
• Proofread and edit Portuguese content.
• Use the company’s Content Management System (CMS) daily to manage content updates.
• Monitor participants’ and end-users’ responses to campaigns to ensure Customer Care compliance.
• Stay updated with popular culture, trends, and current affairs in Angola.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media and Content teams to provide translations and related support.

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Portuguese, fluent in English.
• Degree in Copywriting, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in copywriting, journalism, online marketing, or advertising.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and able to produce clear and engaging content.
• Strong understanding of audience-specific language styles.
• Good computer skills (MS Office) and reliable internet connection.
• Team-oriented, organized.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment, detail-oriented, and able to handle competing priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills.
• Opportunity to work closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

Company Description

Upstream is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, or any other legally protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.