Copywriter / Content Strategist

_Copywriter / Content Strategist _
We are looking for a communicator who is a creative & passionate Copywriter / Content Strategist to join our evolving team. A skill set that is driven by words, language and conveying a concept with the written word. A personality that can work within a group, understand a client’s goals and translate them into captivating language.

In short, you’ll be the rockstar that’ll help drive new content and strategy for our clients that appeal to our audiences, attract customers and boost brand awareness.

If you are a driven team player who is looking to join a fast-paced, high growth, energetic and a forward-thinking team. If you love being a part of a fun creative group, and happy to wake up in the morning to help businesses be better than their competitors, then we want to talk to you

Symetric Productions offers a wonderful work environment in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.
- This is a full _or part _time position t_hat includes a three-month probation period. We are looking for the right _person to join _our team _of passionate designers, developers, marketers, account managers, photographers, social media enthusiasts and app addicts._

**Do you have **great stage presence**?**
- You are wonderful with your words, and you have an ability to write catchy, persuasive copy that sells every client's products or services.
- You have experience doing research with multiple sources (online, interviews, studies, etc.).
- You can easily brainstorm new copy ideas and possible angles for a client's marketing materials.
- You have proven work experience as a content writer, copywriter or similar role.
- You are able to write with different tones for a wide variety of client types.
- Excellent writing, grammar, research and editing skills in English (bonus points for French, but not required)
- Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and Content Management Systems are a real asset.
- Strong command of the English language with an eye to catch spelling and grammar errors.
- Contribute original ideas for campaigns.
- Time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Degree or Diploma in Marketing, English, Journalism, Communications or related field.
- Ability to work with graphic designers, account executives and possibly even the client to move the projects from concept to completion.
- Willing to try, test, fail and try again.
- Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Outgoing, hardworking, energetic, go-getter attitude.
- An absolute commitment to customer service.
- A positive attitude and open mind that approaches problems from all angles.
- Most importantly, a good sense of humour.

**A day at **Symetric**

As with many roles in a creative design firm, it's hard to accurately describe a typical day as the job is so diverse and is very reactive. Sometimes you will have to drop everything to work on a pitch or attend a last-minute strategy meeting. But as a rule of thumb, a copywriter / content strategist's week goes a little something like this:

- Write copy for websites, blogs, and materials like print ads, brochures and other advertising mediums.
- Researching topics to assist in telling the brand stories of our clients.
- Proofreading and editing website copy, blog articles, social media posts before publication.
- Conducting keyword research and utilizing the latest SEO guidelines to help increase traffic to websites.
- Optimizing existing content for SEO
- Meet with the team members to give a status update on each of the projects being worked on.
- Contribute ideas for new business and current clients' web and ad strategies.
- Help prepare pitch concepts for clients.
- Possibly updating website content through their content management systems.
- Creating and inputting keywords, meta descriptions and writing content for search engine optimization.
- Work with the creative team to finalize projects ready for production.
- Visit client business' to understand objectives more clearly.

**Symetric Productions provided the following inclusive hiring information**:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

**TO APPLY**

Please send along your portfolio sample blog content and social media content with your resume.

**Salary**: Up to $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON L2R7S3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- copywriting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R7S3