Senior Copy Writer Job

Communication Jobs, Corporate Staffing Services Jobs. The Senior Copy Writer leads creative copy across diverse sector portfolios, requiring a degree in Communication/Marketing (or equivalent portfolio) and 7+ years agency experience (3+ in leadership). Full-time role in Nairobi.

Industry: Integrated marketing, tech & communications agency. 

Great brands deserve great words. We are looking for the person who knows how to find them.

Are you the kind of writer who can turn an ordinary brief into an extraordinary idea? Someone who knows the power of a perfectly crafted headline, a compelling story and a line that stays with people long after they’ve seen it?

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Copy Writer to lead our copy team, champion the art of great writing and raise the creative bar across our agency.

This isn’t just a role for someone who knows how to write. It’s for a creative leader who can inspire other writers, shape powerful brand voices, turn strategic thinking into compelling ideas and ensure that every piece of work leaving the agency is nothing short of excellent.

You’ll lead the writing craft across a diverse portfolio of banking, FMCG, telco, fintech, NGO and public-sector brands, while personally taking on the briefs that demand the sharpest thinking and strongest storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Creative leadership: Lead, mentor and grow a team of writers, building a culture of excellence, originality and accountability.
• Exceptional craft: Write and oversee outstanding campaigns, headlines, scripts, manifestos, social content and brand narratives.
• Big-picture thinking: Collaborate with art directors, strategists and account teams to transform briefs into compelling creative platforms.
• Brand guardianship: Build and protect distinctive brand voices across every consumer touchpoint.
• Delivery excellence: Keep the quality high and the work moving, ensuring every deliverable is accurate, on brief and on time.
• Award ambition: Identify award-worthy ideas, champion great work and lead the writing of compelling award entries and case studies.
• Cultural relevance: Create work that speaks authentically to East African audiences in English, Kiswahili and, where appropriate, Sheng.

Requirements

• A degree in communication, literature, journalism, marketing or any other relevant related field is an advantage. However, an exceptional portfolio and demonstrable experience will speak volumes.
• At least 7 years’ experience with 3 years in senior leadership, preferably within an advertising or creative agency.
• Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring or managing other writers.
• A strong portfolio of published and produced work across multiple industries.
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili, with the ability to adapt tone and language for different audiences.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking and the ability to develop ideas alongside art directors and strategists.
• Experience working across digital, social, print, broadcast, activation, OOH and long-form content.
• A track record of award-winning or shortlisted work, or the ambition and ability to build one.
• Strong leadership, presentation, pitching and project-management skills.
• A sharp eye for detail and an uncompromising commitment to accuracy and quality.
• A considered understanding of AI and how to use it to enhance creativity without compromising originality.

How to Apply

Ready to Make Every Word Count?

If you believe great writing can move people, build brands and change the game, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us your CV and portfolio showcasing your best work to hrservices@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Application deadline: 24^th  November 2026.