Creative Copywriter (Bilingual)

Kanvas Studio; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Toronto seeks a seasoned bilingual Senior Copywriter to drive its creative department. This role involves crafting compelling copy for integrated campaigns, collaborating with a talented team, and developing innovative concepts that resonate across various media channels. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of agency experience and superior Canadian French language skills. The position supports a hybrid work model with opportunities for remote work, providing an engaging environment for creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant agency experience focusing on integrated campaigns.
• Superior oral and written Canadian French language skills.
• Strong work samples across multiple media.
• Exceptional verbal and written English skills.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling copy for integrated campaigns across various media.
• Collaborate with creatives to develop strategic ideas.
• Lead the creation and development of innovative concepts.
• Research and write SEO-focused content.
• Present concepts to clients and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Bilingual communication (English and Canadian French)

Copywriting

Creative storytelling

SEO optimization

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Mac OS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Suite

Google Suite

Figma

Job description

Who We Are:

Welcome to Kanvas Studio! We're a Toronto-based creative agency that thrives on developing imaginative and innovative solutions for our partners. This journey often takes us on exciting and unexpected paths, and as a key member of our creative team, you'll be in the driver's seat as we propel our ideas forward.

We're not just a team; we're a tight-knit family of designers, developers, strategists, and account managers, all deeply passionate about our craft. Our collaborative spirit energizes our fast-paced work environment, and our unwavering commitment is to our clients' success.

Currently, we're on the lookout for a seasoned bilingual senior copywriter with experience working in agency to drive our creative department with strategic content that supports brand development, campaign activations, websites, and more. To apply, please share work samples and/or provide a link to your website. We're excited to welcome you aboard our creative journey!

Take a moment to ask yourself this:

• Do you love working in a fast paced environment with multiple top-tier clients?
• Have you been looking for an opportunity to explore both strategic and technical skills and be valued for your ideas?
• Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of creativity for high-impact global projects?
• Do you thrive in an open and collaborative work environment?

If so, Kanvas Studio is the place for you.

Visit us to learn more: https://www.kanvasstudio.ca/

THE ROLE

What You Bring:

We are looking for a passionate storyteller with experience in marketing - working closely with a team of creatives to launch marketing campaigns, brand identities, websites, and supporting print/digital collateral. In this role, you'll work closely with the project lead to develop strategic ideas that resonate across various brands and marketing channels, from social and digital to print. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the visual design of ads and commercials, ensuring a seamless creative process from concept to final production.

Alongside creative, you would act as our lead bilingual (Québécois French) liaison and manager for all partners in the Quebec region. Your responsibilities include strategic content and ideation, bilingual writing and maintaining the integrity of all copywriting requirements.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Collaborative: Working seamlessly with a diverse team of designers, managers, producers, social media specialists, and strategists.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, easily adjusting to shifting priorities and evolving project needs.
• Multitasker & Problem-Solver: Expert at managing multiple projects at once, efficiently prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and achieve outstanding results.
• Effective Communicator: Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to navigate complex variables and keep stakeholders informed.
• Proactive Innovator: Drives cultural and digital innovation with a strong command of social-first content creation.
• Relationship Oriented: Understands the dynamics of agency life and client needs, ensuring the delivery of impactful results.

What’s Involved?

• As a Senior Copywriter, you will craft compelling and effective copy for integrated campaigns across various media channels. You will collaborate with art directors, designers, and clients to develop engaging narratives that resonate with target audiences and drive brand objectives.
• Lead the creation and development of innovative concepts, ideas, and scripts for integrated campaigns.
• Research and write SEO-focused content that drives reader engagement and grows an audience with compelling messaging.
• Collaborate with project managers, account managers, and other departments (production, studio) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Write clear, compelling, and unique copy for various media channels, including print, digital, email, social media, and video.
• Present concepts to clients, articulating the creative tone of voice and rationale.
• Incorporate client feedback and make necessary adjustments while maintaining the integrity of the original concept.
• Review and edit copy to ensure it is free of errors and meets brand standards.
• Provide constructive feedback to junior coordinators and copywriters to help them improve their writing skills.
• Ability to apply expert technical writing skills to translate a full range of communication materials from English to French and from French to English.
• Oversee the translation process and provide guidance to external translators.
• Review, correct, revise, improve and adapt translations of a variety of communication materials prepared by external translators.
• Translate documents including urgent, complex and sensitive communications.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant agency experience with a focus on integrated campaigns
• You must possess oral and written Canadian French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
• Strong work samples that show experience in multiple mediums (social, digital, video, etc).
• Exceptional verbal and written English skills.
• An education in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience with mentorship and building up of Junior Creatives, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Availability to contribute on a regular basis and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices & experience optimizing content for search.
• Demonstrates resiliency in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where ideas and opportunities happen fast and require flexibility.
• Ability to come up with cutting-edge concepts and executions.
• Experimentation mindset, embracing new creative technologies, media platforms, and trends.
• Key organizational skills.
• Proficient using Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint (knowledge of Adobe Suite, Google Suite, and Figma is a plus).
• Certified member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario is also a plus.

We are currently following a hybrid work model and share our time between our Liberty Village office and our home offices. Remote options are also available for those outside the GTA area.