Copywriter

About Northern

Headquartered in London, Ontario, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency helping brands across North America to navigate digital transformation. Our solutions help brands grow by optimizing their digital customer journey. We have strategically assembled a group of innovators, who have a passion for technology, design, and improving digital experiences.

What We’re Looking For

We’re adding a new Copywriter role at Northern! The Copywriter will be responsible for developing and writing copy that meets the business and marketing objectives for Northern’s internal and external marketing teams. This individual will be responsible for understanding, connecting and writing to varying audiences across a range of platforms.

Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid or in-office workspace!

Benefits of Becoming a Northerner

In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:

• Robust Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
• Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Vet Care Program
• RRSP Matching
• Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
• Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
• Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
• Free Onsite Parking
• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible work environment - so you can work where & when you work best
• Allowance to help set up home office

Just to name a few!...

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clear, creative copy for marketing materials including press releases, web content, editorials, email blasts, banner advertising, newsletters, social posts and other marketing-related materials
• Perform content maintenance and updates as needed in accordance with current project efforts
• Write benefit-driven copy for landing pages that will generate leads and conversions
• Generate, edit, publish and share content (original text, images, video or HTML) on social media that builds meaningful connections and encourages engagement/action
• Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative concepts
• Work collaboratively with Northern’s marketing and design team members to achieve department goals while incorporating business and UX requirements in content creation
• Develop a positive, and partnering relationship with all clients
• Research and understand the clients’ needs and target audiences using a variety of research techniques to find key insights

Knowledge, Education & Experience Required

• Undergraduate University Degree or College Diploma in a related field (eg Business, Marketing, etc.)
• 3+ Years of Copywriting experience required
• Experience using Google Suite is required
• Demonstrated experience writing for brands, UX or web content creation, and development.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to quickly learn new software; knowledge of various Google Applications

Bonus Skills!

• Agency experience
• Ad copy experience and/or other relevant marketing experience

Since its founding in 2015, Northern has grown to nearly 200 employees, helping leading brands across North America navigate digital transformation.

Northern is positioned as a leader in the performance advertising industry as a Facebook Marketing Partner and Google Premier Partner —awarded to only 3% of agency partners in Canada. Our campaigns with leading brands in North America have been recognized as best in class through the Google Premier Partner Awards, Search Engine Land Awards, and the Canadian Search Awards.

Northern’s continued growth, strengthened by our strong company culture, has led to multiple recognitions by Great Place to Work® in Canada including Best Workplaces™ in Canada, Ontario, for Women, for Hybrid Work, and more.

Equity and Diversity

Northern invites applications from all qualified individuals. Northern is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please let us know when you apply.

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