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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. 
 

About your team: 

We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future.

🚀 Junior Copywriter, Social Media & Content Creator
📍 Dublin - 3 days per week in office | Full-Time | 35 Hours | 2-Year Fixed Term

Are you a natural storyteller who loves social media, digital content, and finding just the right words?

Do you want to create content that people actually engage with—while learning from experienced creatives in a fast-growing in‑house team?

If you’re a recent graduate with a passion for writing and an eye for trends, this role is your perfect launchpad.

🔍 The Job

We’re expanding our in-house creative capability and looking for two Junior Copywriters to join us on a 2‑year fixed-term contract. You’ll support the creation of social content, campaign copy, scripts, captions and more—while learning how a modern brand speaks, grows, and shows up across the digital world.

Working alongside the Creative Lead, Social Media Lead, designers and campaign teams, you’ll help bring ideas to life across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, email, web and paid media. This is a learning-focused role, designed to build your skills in copywriting, social storytelling, content production and performance-led creative.

💼 Key Responsibilities

Copywriting & Creative Development

Write copy for social posts, digital ads, email, website content, scripts and campaign materials.
Adapt and update copy for always‑on activity under the guidance of senior team members.
Turn long-form ideas into short, punchy formats for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and emerging platforms.

Social Media Content Creation

Support planning and creation of weekly and monthly content calendars.
Help develop script outlines, captions, hooks and content ideas that fit brand tone.
Assist with reactive, sponsorship and brand storytelling content.
Prepare posts for publishing across owned channels, incorporating internal feedback.
Support social reporting and help manage incoming messages and comments via tools such as Verint/Conversocial or Sprout Social.

Performance Marketing Support

Create copy variations for A/B testing with support from senior creatives.
Assist in developing assets for performance-led campaigns.

Content Production & Collaboration

Co-create visual and written assets with designers, social creators and campaign managers.
Support basic video edits, reels and short-form content using simple editing tools.
Collaborate across marketing, sponsorship, digital and comms teams.

Reporting, Insights & Optimisation

Monitor content performance and assist in extracting insights on engagement, CTR, retention and more.
Stay up to date with social trends, storytelling formats and copywriting best practices.

🔍 The Person

You’re creative, curious and plugged into social culture. You know what makes good content good—and you’re excited to turn ideas into posts, scripts or captions that people want to watch, like or share.

You’re organised, eager to learn, open to feedback and collaborative by nature. Most importantly, you can show us your potential through a portfolio, writing samples or social content you’ve created.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Basic writing and editing skills tailored for digital and social channels.
Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
Basic video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere, After Effects or similar).
Understanding of scheduling tools, content calendars and platform requirements.
Awareness of SEO basics, hashtags and analytics fundamentals.
Bonus: exposure to paid social, Meta Ads, display formats or A/B testing.

Core Competencies

Creative, detail‑oriented and passionate about social trends and brand storytelling.
Receptive to feedback and eager to develop your craft.
Organised with good communication and collaboration skills.
Able to manage tasks in a busy, supportive in‑house team.

🎓 Qualifications

A portfolio or selection of writing/content samples demonstrating creative potential.

🤝 Key Working Relationships

Creative Lead
Social Media Lead
In‑House Design Team
Performance Marketing & Digital Teams
Sponsorship, Communications & Corporate Affairs

📚 Additional Information

This is a junior, entry‑level role designed to help you grow. You’ll receive mentoring, hands‑on experience, and exposure to copywriting, social media content creation, digital storytelling and performance‑led creative.

Over the 2‑year fixed-term contract, you’ll build a strong foundation of transferable creative and marketing skills—setting you up for future career progression in a thriving industry.

This role is based 3 days per week in our head office at Warrington Place, Dublin.

Why should you apply?  
 
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. 
 
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/bordgais

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.   

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. 

Junior Copywriter, Social Media & Content Creator

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