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: 48$hr. to 60$/hr. (subject to experience/qualifications and employment conditions)
Our leading financial client is seeking a Content Editor.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the English Editorial lead, providing timelines and resource plan estimates (if needed) for design deliverables.
- Communicate with confidence: You use your powers of communication and consultation to present and revise copy decks at in-person stakeholder review meetings with partners and executives. Your solid interpersonal skills are a must for collaborating with diverse stakeholders, sales leads and internal pod members such as designers, translators and developers.
- Work closely and collaboratively with cross-disciplinary Agile teams to understand goals and objectives, as well as technical, legal and regulatory constraints. Able to translate complex business objectives into simple language.
- Ensure that all content adheres to Brand guidelines.
- Present copy to stakeholders. Ensure deliverables follow the appropriate review and approval process, soliciting feedback as needed.
- Ensure deliverables are executed on time by making copy recommendations that align with campaign objectives.
- Collaboration: The role involves stepping into other Agile pods to assist as required when workload in the Agile pods is needed, and managing multiple initiatives at one time, requiring excellent organizational and time management skills. You will be working as part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary agile pod.
- Training and developing: You will use your English Editorial experience to train and guide new Agile Editors that join our team.
- Maintain and Share Editorial Standards and updates with the teams.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years' experience writing/editing for desktop and mobile devices, with a solid understanding of current best practices and trends in the digital space
- Proficiency in MS Office products
- Degree in English or Journalism or equivalent experience and certifications
- Solid understanding of WCAG accessibility requirements and inclusive digital design principles
- Experience in digital marketing
- Working knowledge of SEO
- Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
- Banking Industry experience or large corporation
- Paid search experience
- Agency background is helpful
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.