We are looking for an experienced, creative, and skilled Intermediate Copywriter with a passion for digital marketing to join our dynamic team!
**** This is a temporary contract, filling a maternity leave position. This role is for candidates located within drive time of our Studio in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. ****
As a Copywriter you will work with clients from a variety of different industries. You will be responsible and accountable for the successful creation, curating and managing of impactful copy for clients that meet and exceed client contract expectations. Your work will span websites, landing pages, blog posts, branding strategies, video content, social media content, email marketing campaigns, and more.
If the following items match your skills, please read further for the full job description, we'd love to hear from you!
- You have excellent writing and editing skills and a passion for creating compelling, effective content.
- You think creatively and deliver work with attention to detail, accuracy, and alignment with digital marketing best practices.
- You bring strong research skills to inform your writing.
- You build strong client relationships with ease.
- You are comfortable working across a multitude of business sectors, with the ability to pivot from one to another during the work day.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and maintain a positive attitude.
- You excel at managing deadlines and delivering business results for clients.
- You demonstrate strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- You have experience with social media, email marketing, blogging, and building an online presence.
Candybox Marketing is an award-winning full-service digital marketing agency with studios in Oakville, Ontario and Halifax, Nova Scotia. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies 3 years in a row and have been listed on the Great Places to Work list for 2023. We are a team of innovative marketers looking to make the web sweet!
Key Actions of the Role
- Collaborate with clients across various industries to understand their brand, business, project, and marketing goals.
- Partner with the Executive Creative Director and other teams to align content with overall project objectives.
- Conduct thorough research on industry topics to inform copy.
- Write clear, concise, and engaging copy that resonates with target audiences.
- Adapt writing styles to suit different platforms and audiences.
- Develop content for websites, landing pages, blog posts, email campaigns, brand videos, brand guidelines, and other digital assets.
- Apply marketing principles to create high-impact copy that drives client engagement.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and polish.
- Leverage AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to enhance writing efficiency when appropriate.
- Keep Toggl and Monday Boards up to date according to departmental processes.
What we are looking for in a successful candidate
- Acts with Integrity
- Self-Managed
- Accountable
- Problem Solver
- Do what you say you will do
- Consistently demonstrates positive behaviour
- Takes Initiative
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual
- Builds Trust & Relationships
- Engages positively with others
- Effective Listener
- Effective Communicator
- Results Oriented
- Achievement Driven
- Analyze and Predict
- Creative
- Work well under pressure
- Positively acts on Feedback
Qualifications
- Marketing Graduate
- Proven experience as a copywriter or related role (Hootsuite, Later, Soho)
- Experience with Canva, Sketch, or Adobe Products
- Easily learns new software (Reporting, tracking etc)
- Proficient in an Apple, Google Drive environment
- Knowledge of online content strategy & creation
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Experience with SEO, design and image creation
- Familiar with the top social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram)
- Experience with scheduling platforms
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits (dental, eye care, physio, medical, massage, and more)
- Annual bonuses based on performance and company success
- Group RRSP Participation
Start Date: ASAP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid Work Structure [Requires In-Studio & Remote]
