Job Description

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At McCarthy Tetrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the 13th consecutive year. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a

Communications Specialist, Content & Editorial

to join our team in the

Toronto

office. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of relevant experience, with proven expertise in content creation, editing, and content marketing strategies. In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, editing, and proofreading a wide range of blog posts and other written materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with our brand voice. McCarthy Tetrault offers employees the benefits of a flexible hybrid work environment.

Our Clients & Markets team brings market strategy and service delivery innovation under one umbrella to ensure the needs of our clients are always top of mind. Our team plays an integral role in advancing the firm's ambitious strategy to be the leading business law firm in Canada.

As a Communications Specialist, Content & Editorial, you will be:

Ensuring the quality and consistency of our external and internal communications by contributing to the growing McT Voice/ La voix McT, which is our style guide for consistency and standardization. It refers to our lexicology when drafting about certain themes and elements that define our culture, the way we write and talk about McCarthy Tetrault. Using diplomacy and good judgment in enforcing our style guide and editorial guidelines, working closely with internal stakeholders. The point person for editing thought leadership content including blog posts produced by our internal stakeholders, making recommendations to produce more effective content that resonates with readers. Working with our stakeholders to ensure their content gets translated and published in a timely manner. Supporting go-to-market objectives for Industry, Strategic Issues, and Practice Area groups through strategic and tactical development of marketing copy, content, and internal and external communications. Constructing clear and crisp copy for: marketing materials, ads, press releases, website and intranet content, newsletters, articles, new hire announcements, info sheets, social media, deal summaries and other communication pieces. Drafting, copy editing and proofing internal communications. Writing and editing award submissions. Applying content marketing strategies to support practice/industry group objectives. Strong knowledge of social media strategies, best practices and analytics. Working with the Manager and Senior Director as appropriate to develop and implement marketing and communications plans to support firm strategic objectives and engage both internal and external audiences. Staying current on the cutting-edge marketing and communications strategies and tactics, and proactively applying the same. Maintaining editorial control of content on various firm channels to ensure content appropriateness, quality, and appearance. Working with stakeholders across the firm to proactively identify and pitch ideas for thought leadership content. Working with members of the leadership team and lawyers as required, to develop messaging. Ensuring that voice and language of content are consistent, overall tone and quality are appropriate and the brand language and position are reflected. Defining and maintaining overall adherence to the editorial/style guidelines.

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading (quality control) skills as this role is focused on that portion of our operations. 4-7 years of related experience, ideally acquired in a law firm, professional services firm, ad agency or other position in which strong and varied writing skills are required. The ability to work from our Toronto or Montreal office in a hybrid environment. A completed degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or Commerce preferred. Strong knowledge and understanding of content marketing strategies and tactics and how to apply them. Bilingual (English/French) written and verbal communication skills desirable, but not a requirement as English is the main language for this role High level of organizational awareness and proven ability to work in a high-performing, multi-stakeholder environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, national team. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to develop strong relationships at all organizational levels. Exceptional project management and content management skills.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements. Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday. A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback. Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tetrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tetrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.