Creative Copywriter: Remote

Monks; Toronto; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand in Toronto is seeking a copywriter to create engaging content that resonates with customers. You will work with creative teams and ensure messages align with brand values. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of copywriting experience, preferably in e-commerce, and possesses strong collaboration and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary range and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of copywriting experience.
• 4+ years' experience copywriting for an e-commerce brand.
• Excellent proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Compose copy that resonates with customers.
• Collaborate with design and other team members.
• Use critical thinking to translate strategic initiatives into copy.

Skills

Copywriting

Creativity

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Time management

Education

BA in Journalism, Creative Writing, Advertising, or related field

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

About The Role

Duration: Temporary

Want to be the voice behind the world’s largest retail brand? As a copywriter, you’ll infuse our storytelling with heart & humanity to help our customers, save money & live better. Finding the right words is just the icing on the cake. Here, you’ll dive deep, from understanding the brief to working with creative partners to send something out into the world that does good in its own small way. Ready to say something? We’re listening.

We’re a dynamic, multidimensional organization dedicated to redefining how the world shops through impactful creative & fast-paced innovation – all grounded in customer insights & brand strategy. We live out our company values each day while striving to exceed customer expectations & drive growth for the company. We orchestrate marketing campaigns & experiences that reach millions of daily shoppers. Our work spans digital & physical spaces & involves numerous internal teams & external advertising & media agencies. Our teams work together to show our customers how they can save money & live better.

Responsibilities

• Compose copy that resonates with our customers & inspires them. Cover a range of topics, assets, & channel types.
• Gain a deep understanding of our brand’s core principles, tone & voice, plus copy & campaign style guides, applying that understanding to craft copy that supports business goals.
• Handle multiple copy projects on different timelines with varying levels of ambiguity, complexity & importance, with support from copy leadership.
• Meet copy deadlines in coordination with project management, account management & creative teams.
• Prepare well-structured drafts that are on-brief, meet the 3 C’s (Conversational, Captivating & Confident), & demonstrate your knowledge of our customer & your ability to research topics, products, industry, company/organization & technology.
• Collaborate with design & other team members to develop creative solutions that meet business goals.
• Use critical thinking to translate strategic marketing initiatives into concise & compelling copy solutions.
• Make edits based on feedback from partners including marketers, site managers, editors, legal & copy leadership.
• Approach copy feedback with a positive, collaborative attitude & a willingness to learn & grow.
• Consider character limitations & design constraints when creating copy & partner with editors & copy leadership to resolve issues.
• Adhere to the evolution of the brand tone of voice & copy style guide.
• Participate in project kick-offs & follow-up meetings, ask proactive questions, seek clarity, & explain creative choices confidently.
• Ensure copy is error-free, participate in QA phases, & conduct audits to identify & document errors.
• Stay updated on competitors, technology developments, & industry/media trends relevant to retail & marketing.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• Seek answers to ambiguous asks, work autonomously, & adapt quickly to changing business needs.

About You

The essentials:

• BA in Journalism, Creative Writing, Advertising, or related field & at least 3 years of copywriting experience.
• 4+ years' experience copywriting for an ecommerce brand.
• Ability to work independently & collaborate closely.
• Excellent proofreading skills & attention to detail.
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Strong organizational skills, ownership & accountability, & self-motivation.
• Proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, & flexible amidst shifting needs.
• High emotional intelligence & relationship-building skills to manage expectations across various partners.
• A sense of humor is a plus!

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where diverse perspectives thrive. We actively promote equity & inclusion in our hiring processes & celebrate diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to our mission.

What We Offer

• Monks provides a salary range of $85,000 — $89,000 CAD, which is a good faith estimate. The final offer depends on various factors, but not on protected characteristics.