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Don't think theres anything wrong with saying young
Well there is! See:
https://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/four-things-you-shouldnt-see-in-a-job-advert/
http://hiring.monster.co.uk/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/acquiring-job-candidates/how-can-i-avoid-discrimination-in-job-adverts.aspx
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/work-and-learning/discrimination-and-rights/ageism-at-work/ageism-in-recruitment/It's not just good practice, it's unlawful under the Equality Act 2010:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance#age-discriminationAnd has been since 2012.
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Don't think theres anything wrong with saying young, if the listing is for a Junior role. I imagine there aren't many 30+ Junior Copywriters.
At least they didn't do the usual, Junior role + 'Must have 5 years experience in the exact same position'