Copy Editor (6 month FTC)

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

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Copy Editor at an agency, publication, or internal brand team is essential
• Experience in the digital marketing space with AI tools a plus
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Toronto, hybrid This is a 6-month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension. DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We're 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. JOB PURPOSE 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. We're looking for a human dictionary who understands the importance of delivering consistent, on-brand digital creative. They live and breathe brand nuances and guidelines. They know copy structure like the back of their hand. They can spot a speling mistake a mile away... They flag copy that contains lazy idioms. Plus, they'll work with a passionate, talented team of writers creating outstanding work. In your role, you will report to the Creative Director who will drive the strategy and direction for the creative team. You possess a strong intuition and want to continue to learn, grow and challenge yourself. You are inspired by technology and the role a simple narrative plays in culture today. You thrive navigating complexity within teams, organizations, and creativity.

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