English Language Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

YO AI Labs partners with a top Canadian bank to hire a Content Editor - Specialist for a 6-month contract in Toronto. The hybrid role requires in-person Wednesdays and the third Friday of each month in the downtown office.

The English Editor will lead copy, ensure brand alignment, and collaborate with design, translations, sales leads and marketing to deliver cohesive content under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience writing/editing for desktop and mobile devices.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Strong editorial standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams in an Agile setup.

Responsibilities

• Act as the English Editorial lead, providing timelines and resource plan estimates for design deliverables.
• Present copy to stakeholders and ensure it follows review/approval processes.
• Collaborate with designers, translators, developers, and other pod members to meet brand and UX objectives.
• Translate complex business goals into clear, user-friendly copy.
• Train and guide new Editors joining the team.
• Maintain and update editorial standards across teams.

Skills

Editing

Content strategy

Communication

Education

Degree in English or Journalism

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a top banking client in Canada is looking to hire Content Editor - Specialist for their team with a contract for 6 Months.

Hybrid role Wednesdays and third Friday of each month in Downtown Toronto.

Job Description

As part of the Agile Marketing Pods you will use your Editorial skills to help bring to life the bank purpose and our commitment to helping our clients succeed.

The English Editor will recommend copy solutions based on an understanding of the business, marketing, user experience, and technology requirements and constraints. This will involve working as part of collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams (including Design, Translations, Sales Lead and Marketing) to deliver copy that completes a cohesive brand and user experience. The ideal candidate must be able to work to tight deadlines, have strong attention to detail and exceptional interpersonal skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 from across bank. 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 bank 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Making timely decisions in response to changing business needs
• Interpreting client needs and balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholders
• Handling high work volumes and tight deadlines
• Working in a fast‑paced environment
• This role operates within a normal office environment with little exposure to adverse physical working conditions.

Must Have Requirement

• 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

Nice to Have

• Degree in English or Journalism or equivalent experience and certifications
• Solid understanding of WCAG accessibility requirements and inclusive digital design principles
• Working knowledge of SEO
• Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Banking Industry experience or large corporation
• Paid search experience
• Agency background is helpful

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Effective client relationship management skills
• An effective team player willing to share expertise, knowledge and information