Copywriter - Toronto, Canada - Group SJR

Group SJR

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are
SJR is an award-winning content consultancy.

We believe in the power of transformative content and have an unparalleled group of people with uncommon talents who do content marketing differently.

We combine journalistic rigor with creative intelligence, then amplify with technology to sharpen the conversation, decode complexity, transfer knowledge, and build trust.

We hire passionate innovators, disruptors and content marketers to join us on our mission to create best-in-class brand storytelling. We strategize and create for the world's best and biggest brands. Because they have such an impact on society, we have a big impact, too.

Who We Are Looking For

Who You Are
- _Creative and strategic thinker._ You're excited about bringing original and untold stories to life and make sure they ladder up to the client's message and goals.
- _Versatile and intellectually curious_. You enjoy getting involved in multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and bring your best ideas to each.
- _Team Player._ You have a collaborative spirit and are ready to "make it all happen" for your clients and colleagues.

What You'll Do

Conceptualize, plan and execute integrated campaigns and compelling creative content for various touchpoints
Actively participate in the ideation and brainstorming sessions and pitch ideas while providing conceptual big thinking
Write for different mediums and proofread and line edit copy, as needed, to improve accuracy, readability and consistency while incorporating all client feedback and meeting specific style guides
Work closely with Client Services, Creative and Editorial to oversee and build upon content strategy and messaging
Play a key role in the creative process, actively participating in creative discussions
Demonstrate strategic thinking by staying abreast of clients' business, emerging industry trends and topic areas, with an aim to be ahead of the curve on innovative storytelling
Successfully communicate content ideas and the strategic rationale behind them
Analyze and benchmark creative performance alongside Editorial and Client Services team
Support Client Services team with clientexpansion opportunities through ideation, concepting and developing supporting creative

What You'll Bring

Minimum three years of experience in creative copywriting (agency setting preferred)
Good portfolio of relevant work showcasing writing skills
Outstanding written skills; able to deliver written materials errorfree, grammatically correct
Demonstrated ability of creative and innovative thought processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent time management skills to manage high volume and produce highquality work on tight deadlines
Detailoriented, organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and client feedback
Flexible, adaptable and responsive when quick turnarounds are required
Solid research skills, including factchecking and the ability to analyze and utilize data to add depth to a story

What We Offer

Hybrid work environment with three inoffice days
SJR office is located in the WPP Toronto Campus at the Toronto's Waterfront Innovation Centre with stateoftheart amenities
Competitive salary and time off policies
Flexible benefits package, Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Reimbursement
A team of intellectually curious, empathetic, and collaborative people