Short-Form Copywriter

Short-Form Copywriter
(Part-Time, Fixed Term Contract: 50 hrs/month)
Location:

Remote (must be available between 8am–6pm SAST)
Company:

Bonsai Digital

About the Role
We’re looking for a short-form copywriter on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract between the

end of April

and the

end of July 2026

to cover a team member’s maternity leave, with potential to expand into a longer‑term relationship.

Our ideal candidate brings a high personal standard for quality, thrives with independence, and is comfortable shaping work from a loose brief into a strong final product. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and close collaboration with a small team.

You will be integral in upholding the overall quality of work produced at Bonsai.

What You’ll Do

Write across formats: social media, websites, email, and brand messaging.

Shape content from early ideas through to a finished draft using your internal benchmark for quality.

Work closely with the team, offering thoughtful input and being a proactive participant in developing ideas.

Move between multiple projects at once, keeping work organised and on track.

Manage your own workload and deadlines without close supervision.

Core Qualities

A strong internal bar for quality.

Ability to take a vague or open brief and shape it into something impactful with minimal oversight.

Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Takes accountability for deadlines, communication, and outcomes.

Experience

3+ years in an agency environment or a solid background in freelance writing.

Proven capability in writing for social, web, and email.

Some exposure to brand messaging and content strategy, or willingness to learn quickly.

Canva design experience is helpful but not essential.

Availability

50 hours per month.

Work can be flexible within the day, but must occur between

8am–6pm

(this role is not suited to someone with a full‑time job).

Culture & Growth

Someone who cares deeply about the standard of their work.

Open, collaborative, and comfortable contributing during team and client conversations.

Interested in developing networking skills and representing the company at events. Any new clients brought in by you would give you 7.5% of profits from that client in addition to your base retainer.

Application Process
1. Skills Assessment + CV Submission
We want to ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal chance, so we’re using a TestGorilla skills assessment. This minimises unconscious bias in our hiring process and helps us understand your soft skills and overall fit for the role. Successful candidates will be invited to a job interview.

Please note: The time shown on the TestGorilla assessment reflects the maximum possible duration if you use the full limit for every question. Most candidates finish well before that, so don’t let the estimated time put you off. You will also have the opportunity to submit your CV or portfolio during the assessment.

When you’re ready to apply, click here.

2. First-Round Interview
If your assessment and CV/portfolio align well with what we’re looking for, we’ll invite you to an initial conversation. This call focuses on who you are, how you work, and whether the role and culture at Bonsai feel like a good fit on both sides.

3. Second-Round Technical Interview
Next, we’ll go deeper into your craft. We’ll discuss your approach to shaping content from loose ideas, your writing experience, and how you think about strategy, structure, tone, and quality.

4. Trial Task
You’ll then complete a paid trial task that reflects the type of work you’d do at Bonsai.

5. Final Decision
We’ll finish with a short call or email to share the outcome. If you’re the right fit, we’ll walk you through the next steps. If not, we’ll offer constructive feedback to support your growth moving forward.

Please contact Emma at [click apply] if you have any questions regarding your application.

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