Beyond’s Marketing Team is looking for an energetic, detail-orientated and creative Copywriter to join the Brand Team. We are a dedicated team that is constantly looking for ways to bring our brand purpose, to Leave our world a better place, to life through the delivery of extraordinary guest experiences. At the heart of our brand is See what lies beyond: the invitation we want every guest to feel, remember and carry with them long after the journey ends.

&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care deeply for the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single &Beyonder makes a meaningful difference to our success and our contribution to the world. For this reason, we choose &Beyonders very carefully, as they are the strength and the future of the company.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Copywriter will support the Group Narrative Lead in delivering clear, engaging and brand-aligned written content across &Beyond’s guest and trade, marketing and sales, digital and social channels. This is a mid-level role suited to a writer with 2–5 years’ experience who is confident working across different forms of marketing and advertising copy. The role requires strong writing ability, excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn the depth, nuance and tone of the &Beyond brand.

The Copywriter will help turn product and trade campaigns and other business requirements into polished copy that is accurate, useful and compelling. The role is primarily focused on strong execution, thoughtful adaptation and careful editing, while supporting the consistent rollout of approved messaging across channels.

This is a 12-month contract with a strong possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role, making it an excellent opportunity for long-term growth. Over time, the Copywriter will build deeper experience across brand, trade and digital copywriting, while developing a stronger understanding of the &Beyond portfolio, guest experience, conservation ethos and brand purpose.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Copywriting and content development

• Write clear, engaging and accurate copy across key brand, product, trade and digital channels. This may include content for websites, newsletters, printed and digital collateral, trade communications, campaign rollouts, PR-related communication, SEO, Google Ads and social platforms.
• Support the development of product-related content, including copy for lodges, camps, yachts, touring, destinations, experiences, offers and itineraries.
• Write and adapt copy for guest-facing and trade-facing audiences, ensuring the content is appropriate for the channel, audience and purpose.
• Contribute ideas and observations where relevant, while remaining focused on strong execution, accuracy and delivery.

Editing, proofreading and brand consistency

• Review, proofread and edit copy to ensure accuracy, consistency, grammar, spelling, punctuation and brand alignment.
• Ensure written content reflects the correct &Beyond tone of voice, level of detail and audience focus.
• Check facts carefully and conduct additional research where needed to ensure product and destination accuracy.
• Help maintain consistency across recurring communication formats, product descriptions, trade updates, digital content and campaign copy.

Workflow and team collaboration

• Work from briefs provided by the Group Narrative Lead, Brand Managers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Group Narrative Lead to ensure copy is aligned with approved messaging, campaign direction and brand tone.
• Ask considered questions to clarify missing information, audience requirements, channel needs and intended outcomes.
• Manage assigned copy tasks efficiently, meeting agreed deadlines and communicating proactively if timelines or information is at risk.
• Collaborate with Brand Managers, Digital, Design, Sales, PR and other internal teams to support the delivery of high-quality copy for the intended platform.

Growth and development

• Build a strong working knowledge of the &Beyond portfolio, including lodges, camps, yachts, touring experiences, destinations and partner products.
• Develop confidence in interpreting briefs, understanding audience needs and shaping copy for different channels.
• Grow creative judgement through guidance, feedback and exposure to brand, campaign and product work.
• Strengthen understanding of luxury travel, conservation, sustainability and meaningful brand storytelling.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Copywriting, Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in copywriting, content writing, editorial, marketing communications or a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading ability, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience writing for marketing channels such as websites, newsletters, brochures, digital campaigns or social media. Experience across every channel is not essential, but a broad understanding would be a strong advantage.
• Basic understanding of SEO writing principles and digital content best practice.
• Ability to adapt tone and content according to audience, channel and purpose.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to build knowledge of a broad product portfolio and write about it clearly and accurately.
• Comfortable working with briefs, feedback rounds and multiple stakeholders.
• A developing creative eye, with the ability to interpret a brief and shape clear, thoughtful and compelling copy with guidance.
• Writing samples or a portfolio of previous work would be a major advantage.
• Experience in travel and tourism, conservation, sustainability, luxury travel, hospitality, lifestyle or premium consumer brands would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Personal attributes

• Passionate about writing, storytelling, travel, conservation and meaningful brand communication.
• Detail-orientated, organised and able to manage different workflows and priorities.
• Curious, thoughtful and willing to learn.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with different teams.
• Open to feedback and committed to improving through guidance and review.
• A clear and confident communicator, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, reliable and willing to take ownership of assigned work.
• Sensitive to brand tone, nuance and the importance of consistency.
• Motivated by the opportunity to grow within a purpose-led luxury adventure travel brand.

Who is &Beyond?

&Beyond creates luxury adventures in irreplaceable​ and beautiful wild places in Africa, Asia,​ South America and Antarctica. With an extensive portfolio of lodges, camps and​ yachts, we curate immersive experiences that​ connect guests to the beauty, culture and spirit of​ each destination—ensuring that every journey is​ profoundly meaningful and leaves a lasting impact.​ We blend exceptional comfort with unparalleled​ adventure—grounded in a conservation model that​ protects what matters most. It’s how we redefine​ what it means to explore with purpose.

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