Location: Canada
Date published: 07-Nov-2024
Job ID: 136098
Description and Requirements
Work Location: Hybrid, every week Wednesday and end of month Friday
Position Type: Contract, 6 Months (High potential for extension)
Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation Range: 40$hr. to 50$/hr. (subject to experience/qualifications and employment conditions)
Our leading financial client is seeking a Content Editor.
Responsibilities:
- Support projects in their initial phase, conducting content strategy tasks and UX research as needed; this includes competitive research, content inventories, drafting usability questions and wire frame copy, and more
- Manage all facets of the editorial process throughout a project's lifecycle, which includes supporting French translation
- Write, edit and proofread original (and supplied) copy, ensuring it’s accurate, on brand and meets business objectives
- Ensure content meets style/brand, voice/tone and quality standards; copy must be clear, concise, conversational, follows accessibility requirements and the principles of plain language, is searchable and works for all channels and viewports
- Conduct content walkthroughs with project teams and external stakeholders, such as business and marketing teams, regulatory groups and Legal
- Proactively move pages through the editorial workflow, addressing questions and feedback, collecting signoffs, authoring in our CMS and more; follow version controls for content within copy decks
- Contribute to style guide reviews/updates, and proactively work to maintain style/brand, voice/tone and quality standards amongst greater content team (senior content designer)
- Demonstrate initiative and expertise to proactively drive site-wide enhancements outside of regular project work (senior content designer)
Must Have:
- 3+ years of previous experience - content editor /content design/UX writing/digital marketing/editorial environment
- Excellent working knowledge of CP Style
- Experience writing marketing type content, writing for web and/or digital properties
Nice to have:
- Previous banking experience
- Experience with AEM or similar CMS
- Familiarity with enterprise project methodologies and publishing/workflow tools
- Previous experience working with cross-disciplinary teams of UX and Creative Designers, Content Strategists, Product Design Leads and more
- Familiarity with the principles of content strategy and inclusive writing
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 Accessibility Standards and plain language principles
- Working knowledge of SEO and user experience
- Jira/Confluence
All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.