Job Description

Copywriter
Maison Battat Inc. - Montreal QC

For over 100 years, our goal at Battat has been to encourage kids to discover and explore the wonderful world of play. We believe that childhood is a time for curiosity and creativity, which inspires us to design and manufacture a wide selection of high-quality toys that fill families' hearts and homes with endless fun.

Our multidisciplinary team of joy-makers is dynamic, talented, and forever motivated to find new and improved ways to grow, evolve, and craft toys that'll make kids smile for generations to come.

Today, we're looking for a creative Copywriter with a passion for the written word and a knack for strategic thinking to join our Marketing team. Eager to channel their inner child, this person (1) loves the power of words and can write anything from a snappy headline for an ad to an engaging blog post, (2) can communicate and collaborate with other teams to ensure that all copy needs are met, and (3) adapts to change on the fly and is comfortable working in an energetic environment. (They will be reporting to the Copywriting Manager.)

Responsibilities:

• Perform keyword research and write SEO-friendly toy descriptions for websites;
• Produce creative content such as blog posts and newsletters;
• Collaborate with social media specialists to conceptualize and implement campaigns;
• Develop engaging ad copy for digital advertising;
• Write, proofread and edit various print content, such as packaging copy;
• Add content to websites via CMS (i.e. WordPress) and proactively update them as needed.

Experience:

• College diploma or a certificate in a related field (i.e., English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, etc.)
• Three years minimum of relevant professional experience in the field of copywriting and/or content creation.

Competencies & Requirements:

• Attention to detail and exceptional verbal, written and communication skills in English;
• Demonstrated expertise in creating exciting and engaging content (writing samples will be required);
• Knowledge of current SEO best practices and keyword research techniques;
• Autonomy, initiative and sense of ownership;
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic environment;
• Familiarity with the following will be considered an asset:

oExperience working with Amazon or other online retailers
oMailchimp
oSemrush
oHelium 10
oWordPress
oGoogle Analytics

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We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a generous group benefits package, and continued education.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Maison Battat Inc.

Battat is a privately owned international business located in Montreal that has been in North America for over 45 years. We are in the business of designing and manufacturing high quality educational and innovative toys and have experienced...