Senior Copywriter

Arrivals + Departures; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative and media agency in Toronto is seeking a Senior Copywriter to transform brands through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive agency experience, strong conceptual skills, and the ability to manage client interactions effectively. Join a dynamic team committed to creativity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an agency environment.
• Strong conceptual thinking with a dynamic presence.
• Experience in integrated campaign development.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of conceptualizing and executing initiatives using copy.
• Manage deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead idea presentation and sell-through.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Leadership

Copywriting

Client interaction

Job description

Arrivals + Departures is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of seeing the world differently. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse backgrounds, and/or people with intersectional identities. Accommodations can be made upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Arrivals + Departures (A+D) is a national and proudly independent full-service creative and media agency, employing 80+ people with offices in Toronto and Halifax. More importantly, we are a group of passionate, down-to-earth people with an entrepreneurial spirit and hustle needed for today's ever-changing world.

In fact, our name is inspired by the changing world around us and reflects our mission to 'See The World Differently'. This means we approach every challenge and opportunity with fresh eyes, not falling into the trap of delivering the expected. Simply put, we are for those who want to challenge the status quo with the relentless pursuit to see what no one else sees.

About the role :

This position will be supporting our Halifax work from our Toronto offices.

As a Senior Copywriter, you are a seasoned professional passionate about transforming brands through innovative creative solutions. Your extensive experience in advertising, along with unrelenting curiosity, allows you to dive into clients' businesses, uncover consumer insights, and stay updated on industry trends.

You excel in crafting clear and engaging copy, delivering integrated, cross-channel initiatives with a consumer-first mindset. Your responsibilities include managing daily deliverables, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, and presenting work to clients. You also provide subject matter expertise to support business development and pitching efforts.

Your senior skills encompass exceptional copywriting, strong conceptual craftsmanship, and a focus on awareness, contributing to polished, award-worthy work within a dynamic creative environment where you manage creative teams involved.

Responsibilities :

• Ownership of conceptualizing and executing integrated, cross-channel initiatives using copy.
• Understanding and awareness of effective connections with target audiences, addressing their needs, motivations, and aspirations with a high degree of expertise.
• Ability to manage deliverables in a fast-paced environment, involving extensive client interaction and proactive management.
• Lead your day-to-day as a project expert - proactively leading in ideation and creation of successful written content.
• Ensure that agency-developed concepts align with the brand and strategy, while being practical and cost-effective at all levels.
• Contribute to creative work for new business pitches, partnering with senior team members.
• Collaborate with CCO, CD, and Art Director partners to develop successful creative concepts.
• Present work to the Creative Director, CCO, Account Services team, and clients as required.
• Uphold the agency's creative work to the highest standards of accuracy and quality control.
• Keep client work on brand, on message, on strategy, and on your own most of the time.
• Lead idea presentation and sell-through.
• Provide skilled creative production from end-to-end.
• Provide regular project updates to creative directors.

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience in an agency environment.
• Strong conceptual thinking with a dynamic presence in the boardroom.
• Experience in integrated campaign development and brand building work / portfolio.
• Ability to challenge work, providing feedback professionally and diplomatically.
• Great leadership skills with the ability to manage upward.
• A healthy curiosity and understanding of industry trends.
• Provide a list of national & international accolades and awards.

We love people who are curious, ask questions, share knowledge, and collaborate. If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk! Please send your resume to [contact email].