Creative Copywriter at The School of St Jude Tanzania

Reference code: TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/MKT/18/08

Application Deadline: 29 Aug, 2025

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you a copywriter with a passion for storytelling? Are you excited about communicating with a range of audiences and sharing stories of impact that evidence how education fights poverty? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a real difference? If this sounds like you… Keep reading!

Who You Are

• You are an enthusiastic and creative copywriter who can write for a range of media and digital channels.
• You are curious, flexible and calm.
• You are passionate about communications, have excellent written and verbal English skills and a keen eye for detail.
• You go to sleep at night dreaming about being part of a high-performing team at an organisation that positively impacts your community.

What you’ll do

• With the Assistant Team Lead – Communication and Content you’ll create communications and marketing copy for annual fundraising appeals, tour events, special events, newsletters, video scripts, emails and internal communications.
• Support the Social Media and Content Producer, ATL Communications and Content to create compelling and consistent copy to reflect the school’s brand.
• Interview and take briefs from Head Office and Academic teams to support internal and external communications.
• Support the Marketing team to review, edit and publish copy and editorial.
• Contribute to the Marketing team’s overall objectives to increase brand awareness of The School of St Jude.

What we’re looking for

• A university graduate, preferably with a Bachelor's degree, who learns fast and can work at a pace.
• Two to three years’ direct experience in a communications role.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• An organised, methodical, thorough individual with a keen eye for detail.
• A team player who loves to learn, grow and thrive!

Why us?

• An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).
• Safe and reliable transport to and from school.

Interested in applying?

If you feel you meet the criteria for this position, please fill out the application form and upload your completed form along with your CV and cover letter to the form on this page.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any further questions you can head to our FAQ page or contact [email protected].

DISCLAIMER

PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES IN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS. THE SCHOOL OF ST JUDE DOES NOT REQUEST PAYMENT AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING THE OFFER STAGE. ANY PAYMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.