Redbrick Looking for Junior Copywriter at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

About

One thing that our team members say they value most is our fun and truly “people-first” culture. Ours is a place where you’re given the autonomy to do your best work and provided with all the tools and support you need to do so. Here are some of the things our team loves most about working at Redbrick –

• Highly competitive salary
• Attractive vacation, healthcare & benefits, including generous RRSP matching (Canada) and 401k (US)
• “People-first” culture that prioritizes fun
• Autonomy and freedom to do your best work on your own terms (you won’t find any micromanagers here!)
• Flexibility to work remotely
• State-of-the-art and centrally located offices (Victoria & Minneapolis)
• Remote work fund to create a successful home working setup
• Opportunities to work on interesting products
• High-end hardware and equipment — in the office and at home
• Opportunities to learn and grow through professional development support, funding, and mentorship
• Internal mobility – opportunities to work with various products and teams across the Redbrick portfolio of companies
• Monthly fitness reimbursements to support a healthy and active lifestyle

Redbrick is a parent organization with a mission to build, acquire, and scale companies that empower digital entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, we’ve scaled from local start-up to global name in a few short years, conceptualizing new business ideas, acquiring established companies, and growing them to super-scaled profitability — all thanks to the people we hire.

5 portfolio companies and growing

1 amazing shared service team

200+ employees

“[Redbrick is] the 4 Fs – fun, fulfilling, fast-paced and flexible!”

—Tina, Redbrick

We are changing the way work gets done, and building an exceptional team is our top priority. We cheerlead your goals and accomplishments and are invested in your future. In line with putting your health and safety first, we provide our team with the freedom and flexibility to work where they work best. Most of our team enjoys a blend of remote and in-office work. In-office time brings many perks and we put effort into planning events and fun that all can enjoy.

What does a day look like in my role?

We get it – You want to know what you’re signing up for before you apply, right? This is what you need to know – As our Junior Copywriter, you’ll be responsible for –

• Pitching, writing, and thoroughly proofing marketing copy for websites, landing pages, blogs, nurture emails, press releases, case studies, ads, and large content assets (e.g., eBooks, white papers, interactive content, etc.).
• Crafting long-form blog articles that are optimized for both people and search engines alike, then correctly formatting them in WordPress for review and approval.
• Conducting occasional customer interviews to produce case studies and white papers.
• Providing UI copywriting and copyediting for new business products, websites, and in-app experiences.
• Participating in content curation to refresh/ rewrite/ repurpose existing content to achieve marketing objectives and improve SEO.
• Ensuring content aligns with overarching strategy and is consistent with style guidelines as well as brand voice and tone.
• Participating in the content creation and optimization processes in collaboration with marketing team members.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, communicating closely with internal stakeholders, and working in an agile environment.
• Applying and prioritizing marketing best practices as well as a meticulous eye for detail.

After 1 Week

• You have been through our onboarding process and are comfortable with your work set-up.
• You have been introduced to your team. You have an understanding of their roles and how you will be integrated into the team, in turn, kick-starting internal relationships.

After 1 Month

• You are starting to develop a better understanding of Redbrick and all of the portfolio companies.
• You are creating relationships with internal stakeholders and have a better understanding of their roles.

After 6 Months

• You are comfortable with the voice and language of Redbrick, as well as our portfolio companies.
• You have successfully posted various blog articles and created a strategy and process to improve content communication.
• You are planning, writing, copy editing, and collaborating alongside various team members on an ongoing basis.
• You are reviewing company websites, landing pages, copy, and bringing forward content solutions and ideas.

Bonus

• You have a love for marketing and marketing technology. You have respect for marketers and what it takes to drive a business forward.
• You’re also intrigued by technology and how it can make the process much easier for small businesses and marketers.
• Familiarity with evolving SEO best practices.

What we would like to see in you.

Every Redbricker has three things in common – We’re curious, hungry, and good-humored. We try our best to balance hard work with good, old-fashioned fun. As a Junior Copywriter on the Shared Services team, there are extra specialties we look out for –

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, business, or another copywriting-intensive field.
• 1+ years of copywriting experience, preferably with experience in direct response copy as well as editorial.
• Experience writing paid digital advertisements, UI/UX copy, email marketing, organic social posts, blog articles, case studies, and downloadable resources (such as ebooks).
• Experience using WordPress or another content management system.

What next?

If you’re picking up what we’re putting down, applying is easy as 1, 2, 3.

• Apply with a cover letter and resume.
• Take this opportunity to tell us your story and why you’d be a good fit for our team.
• Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram for all that is happening at Redbrick!

Redbrick is committed to creating a diverse environment where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value all differences as they are essential for a thriving, happy, and productive workplace. Join us and help build a disruptive company where we are all proud to belong.