Writer Editor Jobs

We are looking for a skilled writer/editor to join our marketing and business development team. The successful candidate for this position will have proven experience and know how to write an effective hook. You know your target audience and are not afraid to ask questions or challenge authors to create a stronger product. You also have demonstrated success pitching story ideas to trade publications and other media outlets.

You will produce a wide variety of copy in this role, including writing and editing firm news posts, ghostwriting and editing blogs for lawyers, developing event and marketing copy and writing business development proposals. You will help us execute our content marketing strategy to attract prospective clients, grow and engage our followers and identify and convert qualified leads.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Business Development, and working closely with two other members of our content team, this role supports the firm’s 300+ lawyers across Western Canada. This is a full-time, permanent position that can be fulfilled remotely from anywhere in Canada, accommodating western Canadian time zones.

Responsibilities Include:

• Helping draft and proof other marketing copy – ads, brochures, articles, e-books, proposals, etc.
• Drafting and submitting announcements, articles and lawyer profiles to directories and publications
• Writing and proofing e-invites, e-newsletters and other email marketing campaigns
• Writing, proofing and posting content for the firm’s website – news posts, web copy, lawyer profiles, event promo, etc.
• Developing creative event themes and campaign concepts,
• Ghostwriting, editing and posting blogs for lawyers to be posted on the firm’s website and emailed to subscribers
• Supporting the Director with media inquiries, including drafting potential speaking points with the journalist audience in mind
• Writing and proofing e-invites, e-newsletters and other email marketing campaigns
• Identifying and pitching trending topics and themes within the firm’s core practice and industry areas and strategic areas of growth
• Pitching stories to trade and industry publications and co-ordinating media interviews

Qualifications Include:

• Interviewing and professional writing and editing skills
• Experience working with the media and external communications
• WordPress experience
• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English/linguistics or related field, and minimum five years’ related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Copywriting experience including search engine optimization and web writing best practices

Exposure to or experience in any of the following areas would be a bonus:

• HubSpot (or similar marketing automation/email marketing tool)
• ServiceDesk or similar ticketing system
• Inbound marketing methodology
• Legal or professional services industry
• Canadian Press Stylebook

The ideal candidate:

• Is eager to learn and responds well to feedback
• Has solid knowledge of English grammar
• Loves to write, regardless of subject matter
• Executes efficiently and with excellence; follows through on commitments
• Has strong writing skills; is a confident and competent communicator
• Is well organized; has existing personal systems in place for note-keeping and deadline/task management
• Would be comfortable providing critical feedback/rationale to lawyers and other teammates
• Has a professional, humble and respectful demeanor
• Is a logical problem solver and project manager; thinks through implications and can identify and plan to overcome possible roadblocks
• Is proactive, self-motivated and self-managing; enjoys working independently
• Has a high attention to detail and strong distaste for errors

We Offer:

• Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• A competitive salary
• Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage

Our diversity statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings. If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resumé to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.