Copywriter

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech and creative firm is looking for an experienced Copywriter passionate about their craft. The ideal candidate should have agency experience, a robust portfolio, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include crafting creative copy for various platforms, excellent presentation skills are a must, and familiarity with GenAI is a bonus. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse campaigns and contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of agency experience in a writing role.
• 2+ years of agency or equivalent experience in creative fields.
• Portfolio demonstrating strategic and brand-building ideas.
• Excellent presentation skills and a point of view on AI.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling and creative copy across various platforms.
• Present and defend concepts in client-facing meetings.
• Deliver assignments on time while meeting quality standards.
• Manage multiple clients and deliverables simultaneously.

Skills

Creative writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GenAI

Social media platforms

Job description

Overview

We Are: Accenture Song is the world’s largest tech-powered creative group. We accelerate growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of culture through the unlimited potential of creativity, technology and intelligence—both human and artificial. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song

You Are: We are searching for a Copywriter who is passionate about their craft and eager to make an impact on the work we do. This individual is experienced within the interactive, brand campaign, and digital content space and has worked with a variety of tones and voice styles and will ensure exceptional results on copy deliverables. This position needs someone who is confident as an individual contributor, ready to jump in and take a leadership role when required and embraces collaboration to deliver the best concept and solutions. Our ideal candidate has a substantial portfolio of published work and professional writing experience. This person must thrive in a fast-paced work environment, comfortable incorporating new technologies like GenAI into their workflow, curious about the intersection between technology and creativity, and able to work on numerous projects at once. But above all, this candidate is a strong writer who can easily adapt to different styles.

The Work

• Write compelling and creative copy for a variety of platforms and lengths across the funnel—from big idea campaigns and TV spots to long form content eBooks and social media ads
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills; comfortable presenting and defending concepts and copy for both internal and client-facing meetings
• Deliver assignments on time while consistently meeting Accenture Song quality standards
• Demonstrate proficiency in adhering and evolving copy style guidelines
• Manage multiple clients and deliverables simultaneously with keen attention to craft and detail
• Formulate and develop disruptive ideas

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 1+ year of agency experience in a writing role
• Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, strategic, disruptive and/or brand-building concepts and executions across multiple platforms.
• 2+ years agency or equivalent industry experience in the creative field across all media—including digital, social, film, longform content and print
• Portfolio demonstrating smart, brand-building ideas and executions
• Excellent presentation skills/public speaking
• A point of view on AI and the future of advertising
• Natural storytelling skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with multidisciplinary cross-function teams.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for this position

Bonus Points if you Have

• Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, advertising, marketing, or English
• Experience in strategic brainstorming and campaign development
• Experience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clients
• Experience in scaled AOR engagements
• Portfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC)
• Fluent in social media platforms and trends
• Experience in using GenAI as part of your workflow