Content Writer and Assistant Editor (Paternity Leave Contract)

Loomex Group • Cavan-Monaghan, ON

29d • Remote

About The Position

The Loomex Group Ltd. is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Content Writer and Assistant Editor to join their corporate services division (L·Hub) on a temporary, six-month contract basis. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to brainstorm, develop, and generate content for various projects across the company's divisions and for external clients. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating multiple projects, adapting writing style to different audiences, and maintaining consistency with style guidelines. This position is ideal for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload and short turnaround times.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in English literature, journalism, communications, or a related field
• A minimum of two to five years of similar work experience is required
• Well-developed writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency and experience working with digital content and word-processing software
• The ability to read and edit documents quickly—without sacrificing quality—in order to meet tight deadlines
• The ability to multitask, manage, and prioritize multiple projects at once, realizing that priorities may change on a day-to-day basis
• A commitment to producing high-quality final products
• A great vocabulary and top-notch grammar skills
• The ability to understand technical language
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The initiative to follow up on outstanding projects and adhere to project deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in English and French
• Experience in marketing and communications

Responsibilities

• Proofread and format various content for internal and external clients, including marketing materials, reports, and digital communications.
• Write copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communication materials.
• Edit content to ensure correct spelling, grammar, syntax, usage, and consistency.
• Edit content to replace confusing phrases with simplified wordings that retain the intended meaning.
• Ensure text and images are formatted correctly (by adding figure captions, ensuring the page numbering is correct, and updating other elements as required).
• Ensure that the company’s voice is consistent in all content and materials.
• Ensure that documents comply with copyright/trademark standards and client/company style guidelines.
• Verify the accuracy of all referenced facts and figures, ensuring proper citations are made, and sources are credited.
• Write clear, concise, and grammatically correct content using a writing style that appeals to each project’s clients, audience, and markets.
• Conduct online searches, review existing documentation, interview subject matter experts, and attend in-person meetings in order to understand client needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts during all project stages, from start to finish.
• Attend team meetings to provide constructive criticism and suggestions for possible process improvements (where applicable).
• Follow up with subject matter experts regarding project status.
• Monitor and update project management calendars and systems.
• Set up document templates (as needed).
• Ensure all documents meet the standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (Training will be provided.)
• Research potential RFP opportunities.
• Assist with the proposal submission process (as needed).
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Training will be provided for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level