Copywriter

About Mayk:

Mayk Ideas is a marketing and growth advisory consultancy, providingfirm, brand and talent strategies and execution capabilities that impactrevenue, brand visibility and equity, talent perception, M&A, and succession. We serve challenger brands and industries ranging from financial and professional services, technology, and impact sectors.

What you bring

Copywriting flair and experience – you can persuade, inform, engage, and entertain an audience. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work independently and manage your time effectively. Being comfortable with feedback and open to making revisions is key, initially, in order to produce the best possible copy, as you learn the brands.

What you’ll do

Write compelling copy: Write copy that meets the needs of the organization. This may include writing service and product descriptions, website content, marketing materials, social media posts, and other types of written content.

Research: Research on target audience, industry trends, and product features to create effective copy. Keep up with industry trends: including new marketing techniques, changes in consumer behavior, and emerging technologies, to create effective copy.

Develop brand voice and messaging: Create and ensure consistency in the brand voice and messaging across all communication channels.

Collaborate: Work closely with designers, marketers, and other team members to ensure that copy is visually appealing and aligned with the organization's overall messaging.

Edit and proofread: You may be responsible for editing and proofreading yourwork, as well as the work of others, to ensure that it is error-free and meets the organization's standards.

Adhere to style guidelines: Ensure that you write consistent and professional copy that adhere to style guidelines, such as AP Style or Chicago Style.

Meet deadlines: Manage your time effectively and meet deadlines, often working on multiple projects simultaneously.

What you’ve got

- 5+ years copywriting, editing and strategic communications experience, preferably in an agency, marketing, or communications environment.

- Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, media, or marketing.

- Demonstrated ability to effectively review copy, making substantive copy and content edits, and working closely with writers to ensure submissions meet high editorial standards. Impeccable attention to detail is essential.

- Ability to take constructive criticism well and implement internal and client feedback.

- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and adept at balancing a high volume of tasks, priorities, and deadlines.

- Strong familiarity with Microsoft solutions (O365, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, Dynamics) is preferred

Let’s Get this Started!

Please submit a cover letter, copy of your resume and/or a short video pitch. The link to your video (approx. 1-5 min) and your portfolio should be included in your resume or cover letter.

Why are you the right person for the role? This is what we are expecting in your cover letter and/or video:

- Two or three sentence summary about your academic and/or professional background.

- Specific accomplishments from your background that explains how you fit with our candidate description above.

- Tell us about a special project you worked on and what your biggest accomplishment was.

Please remember to submit your resume, link to your portfolio, cover letter/video pitch and include answers to the questions above. There is no word limit for your letter, but we would prefer that you limit your answers to one page.

We look forward to meeting you!

We are dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusivity in our organization. We comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strive to create a barrier-free and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals as we believe in harnessing diverse talents to drive our collective success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in an agency setting?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• copywriting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Remote