Description
We are seeking a Bilingual Copywriter (English/French Canadian) to join our Global Studios team.
As a Bilingual Copywriter, you will write, shape, and localize onsite and CRM content across a diverse portfolio of brands. You will work closely with key stakeholders to produce high-quality marketing copy, seamlessly pivoting between different brand voices, project types, and fast-evolving client needs across both English and Canadian French-speaking markets.
Responsibilities:
- Create clear, effective, and original copy and content for various client CRM and onsite marketing channels in both English and Canadian French.
- Transcreate and adapt English campaign concepts into culturally resonant French Canadian copy, ensuring the core message, tone, and regional relevance remain intact.
- Iterate on copy changes quickly and effectively with guidance from Senior Copywriters, adapting fluidly as project scopes shift.
- Master and switch between differing client tones of voice and brand guidelines with ease across both languages.
- Identify and communicate creative opportunities through competitive monitoring, trends, and new technological advancements in digital copywriting in Quebec and Canadian French-speaking markets.
- Collaborate with designers and creative directors to push creative boundaries in various styles and formats.
- Participate in team brainstorming sessions and proactively propose innovative copywriting solutions.
- Proactively support other copywriters across the region and globally.
Requirements:
- Excellent command of French Canadian (FR-CA) and English, both written and spoken, with exceptional knowledge of grammar, regional expressions, and cultural nuances specific to the Quebec market.
- At least 2 years of copywriting experience, ideally within an agency or brand in Canada.
- Concrete experience in translation, transcreation, or adaptation of content specifically for the Quebec market.
- Experience in e-commerce or technology-related industries is an asset.
- Experience in multichannel digital copywriting and brand development; experience in social media content and copywriting is an asset.
- Ability to produce impeccable and persuasive marketing content in English and French Canadian.
- Comfortable taking ownership of work with support from a Senior Copywriter.
- Ability to work quickly on large-scale marketing campaigns with multiple pieces of content.
- Understanding of the importance of ensuring consistency across different user touchpoints.
- Ability to clearly and enthusiastically communicate ideas.
- Collaborative and action-oriented approach.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to positively contribute to projects.
What We Offer:
- Flexible, hybrid, and remote work policy
- Competitive salary based on experience and equity policies
- Mental health support and sick leave program
- 15 paid vacation days per year, plus holidays
- Refreshments offered at the office all week
- Enhanced work-life balance policies for new parents
- Social and cultural activities and opportunities to bond with colleagues
- Inspiring conferences with guest speakers and regular events
- Training and development opportunities to support growth
- Buddy system: you'll be paired with a buddy who will accompany you during your first weeks at DEPT
- A company committed to doing good: certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at Lovie Awards and Webby Awards
- Exceptional clients: opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and sectors
- Opportunity for growth: we want to enable you to do what you do best and develop your skills further
- Annual global DEPT Cares month, where employees use their skills to support local charities