Senior Copywriter (6 month FTC)

DEPT®•Toronto, ON

3h•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company focused on helping ambitious brands grow faster by operating at the intersection of technology and marketing. With over 4,000 specialists, they offer growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. DEPT® is a hybrid tech and marketing company, partner-led, and emphasizes being first to move. Their clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. They have been a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. This role is for a Senior Copywriter to join a high-performing creative team in Toronto on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with a likelihood of extension. The position is ideal for a collaborative individual who excels in fast-paced settings, can manage a high volume of work with competing deadlines, and possesses both efficiency and attention to detail. The focus will be on B2B communications, particularly for platform-based tools that assist businesses in establishing, optimizing, and expanding their digital presence. Prior experience in writing for tech or service-oriented B2B products, especially with a strategic or instructional focus, is highly beneficial.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a copywriter, preferably within a creative agency or in-house brand team.
Strong B2B experience, especially within tech, platform, or business services.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
Proven ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately.
Bachelor's degree in a related field (communications, marketing, creative writing, etc.) is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience guiding or mentoring junior writers is a bonus.
Familiarity with Figma or other collaborative design-copy tools is helpful.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet creative needs for a platform-focused B2B marketing effort.
Write clear, compelling, brand-aligned copy across a range of digital formats and campaign assets.
Focus on B2B topics such as ad setup, optimization, and business platform education.
Act as the senior copy lead on the account, providing mentorship and support to mid-level writers.
Contribute to messaging frameworks, UX writing, content hierarchies, and brand storytelling.
Work closely with designers and participate in copy/design collaboration.
Bring a strong editorial point of view to creative brainstorms, reviews, and feedback sessions.
Adapt tone and structure based on audience and channel requirements.
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and client teams.