Copy Editor (6 month FTC)

DEPT®•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Copy Editor is responsible for proofreading, modifying, and approving AI-generated copy and communications for one of the world’s largest telecommunication companies. This role requires outstanding attention to detail across high-visibility projects and is a vital bridge between the creative teams and the client, ensuring high-quality standards are met. The ideal candidate is a human dictionary who understands the importance of delivering consistent, on-brand digital creative, lives and breathes brand nuances and guidelines, knows copy structure, and can spot spelling mistakes and lazy idioms. This role is part of the Global Studios team, which creates emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed, specializing in hyper-personalized, digital communications. The Copy Editor will report to the Creative Director and should possess a strong intuition, a desire to learn and grow, and an inspiration from technology and the role of narrative in culture. They should thrive navigating complexity within teams, organizations, and creativity.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Copy Editor at an agency, publication, or internal brand team is essential
Expert attention to detail; able to identify and correct stylistic, grammatical and typographical errors to ensure the final copy is error-free
Readiness to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with multiple assets
An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in the digital marketing space with AI tools a plus

Responsibilities

Work with a team of writers to ensure creative campaigns adhere to the client’s style and brand guidelines
Review and revise AI-generated content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Ensure correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and structure of content
Support quality assurance within the creative team by proofreading documents accurately and reviewing final deliverables against the original copy to ensure it’s free of errors
Update internal brand resources in our AI tools and internal systems as necessary; including nuances guides and other resources
Communicate and work with creative and client services teams to ensure projects stay on track and timelines are met
Stay up to date on all brand nuances and TOV guidance
Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines

Benefits

A flexible, hybrid/remote working policy
An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
Refreshments are provided in the office all week
Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.