content writer

content writer Toronto

Corus Entertainment
Full Time Toronto 10.56 - 12.04 CAD Today
Job description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.
Our culture and our people are what make us, US.
We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

Division: Marketing and Communications
Work Status: Contract, 12 Months
Location: Toronto, ON

About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Content Creator to join our team at our Social and Digital Agency (so.da). Reporting to the Manager of Social - Lifestyle, you will be responsible for creating lifestyle social and digital content, as well as managing a roster of content creators who supply content for various lifestyle brands across food, home, beauty, fashion, wellness, pop culture and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with our sales team on monetization opportunities.

You will contribute by:

  • Content Creation - Produce and edit creator-led lifestyle editorial and branded video content for deployment across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Web.
  • Creator Management - Identify and manage a roster of freelance creators and content contributors, including:
  • identifying new creators
  • fielding content pitches
  • providing outlines, workback schedules and detailed feedback
  • editing content
  • managing invoice intake & budget tracking
  • facilitating negotiations with creators
  • managing legal contracts
  • Branded Content Creation - Conceptualize and execute creator-led branded content opportunities, which could include:
  • orchestrating creator outreach
  • working with Sales team to update branded content rate cards
  • managing creator workflow
  • editing branded video content
  • participating in an on-camera talent capacity
  • Collaboration - Work with producers, social and digital strategists to identify lifestyle content priorities, then conceptualize how areas of alignment can be amplified through engaging social and digital content.
  • Facilitate social and digital content delivery to Community Managers and Digital Producers for deployment.
  • Keep abreast of evolving industry trends and developments, applying social and digital insights to content creation.
Skills and Experience you will bring:
  • Video editing - proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with examples to demonstrate quality of work
  • A minimum of 2+ years of creating content for social and/or digital, video and static
  • A deep understanding of the Creator/Influencer space in Canada, cross-platform
  • In-depth knowledge of key platforms including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Pinterest
  • Understanding of key social and digital success metrics; instincts and intuition around what makes great social /digital content
  • Project management experience and impeccable organizational skills
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple projects in an energetic, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Creative sensibility and storytelling
  • Aptitude for lifestyle brands
  • Candor, openness, integrity and respectfulness
  • Photography and photo editing knowledge an asset
  • Excellent information synthesis, communication and collaboration skills
Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.
We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at [email protected].
How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.
  • No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Corus Entertainment

CEO: Doug Murphy
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.corusent.com
Year Founded: 1999

content writer
Corus Entertainment

www.corusent.com
Toronto, Canada
Doug Murphy
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1999
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