Content Writer/Editor - Web and Social

Vancouver, BC, Canada .
full-time . October 19, 2022

Description

We are looking for a Lead Content Writer/Editor who views a new Blank Slate financial services website opportunity the way a racecar driver views open roads! You know how to jump in, get grounded in the vision and material, gain empathy and create a voice that resonates with our target audience while generating high conversion rates. But, you won’t be alone because you’re part of a friendly and knowledgeable team and collaborating with an agency. We’re just waiting for you to fill this key role with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.

Proficient in English expertise in copywriting and copyediting for style, grammar, accuracy, formatting, jargon, spelling and punctuation
Fluency in French is preferred but not required
Attentive to detail and experience writing and editing engaging and useful web and social content product/service/business
Develop external communication pieces and messaging to elevate awareness, drive consideration and ultimately increase brand preference, encouraging internal and external loyalty
Demonstrated experience writing material with high conversion rates
Support executive, marketing and sales teams by keeping collateral up to date and on brand
Support social media with content as needed.
Anticipate needs, make recommendations, and assist with the organization’s messaging needs.
Develop and maintain website content, clarity and brand focus.
Write and edit online and print advertising, product launches for internal and external audiences, branding and event planning.
Increase customer satisfaction through the development and implementation of attention-getting, simple, clear and helpful communication.
Partner with various subject matter experts internal and external to create compelling, consistent, and meaningful messaging/content that helps achieve stakeholder goals for target audiences.
Work with Compliance team to ensure regulatory and legal compliance in all messaging
Understand the needs, motivations and aspirations of target audiences to create effective marketing communications.
Write and edit all content with best SEO practices in mind
Assist with managing vendor content development, approval and placement, specifically with our translation service partner
Track and post work updates and finished work in ClickUp

Who You Are

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Experience

5 years of experience in a corporate communications, public relations, or online editorial/content writing environment; experience working in fast-paced creative/professional environment
Fluent in English
French preferred but not required
Experience in a financial services setting is preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, or other relevant field. OR three additional years combined with experience years in a progressive marketing setting.

Computer/Office Equipment Skills

Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
And the Google suite

Language Skills

Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas, methodology, results and recommendations verbally, in writing and through insightful reports.
Demonstrated ability to document outcomes and present information in a manner appropriate for key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to express concepts in different ways, i.e. there is more than one way to say something.

Other Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to lead and collaborate with an agency and ad hoc teams
Understanding of communication marketing principles and organizational, business and managerial practices
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with strong organizing and time management skills and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and timelines
Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions
Possess a desire and willingness to learn and continually update knowledge base on financial concepts, strategies, systems etc.
Take initiative to be a problem solver and provide suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies.
Data analytics and data validation skills and proficiency in business data analysis (MS Excel, etc.) and web analytics (Google, etc.)

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