Senior Content Writer

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit applydigital.com to learn how we can unlock your company’s potential.

If you'd like to learn more about Apply Digital's culture click HERE.

LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada, working in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone).

THE ROLE:

Are you a content writer with 6–8 years of experience working in a consulting, agency, or B2B organization?

Apply Digital is on a mission to create smart, well-designed solutions that impact people’s lives for the better — and we need your help.

As a critical member of our international marketing team, this is a unique opportunity to bring your curiosity, skills, and passion to a global brand. The ideal content writer for our team will have an eye for detail, a passion for concise, compelling copy— and be comfortable producing professional, publication-ready content.

Responsibilities:

• Creating well-researched content that includes thought leadership articles, blog posts, landing pages, events pages, website copy, project case studies, research reports, video scripts, white papers, webinar content, and social media content.
• Actively brainstorming with the Marketing team on creative and strategic approaches to projects and campaigns
• Researching markets and industries to create original and innovative content
• Collaborating alongside a cross-disciplinary team that includes tech, design, growth marketing, BD, partnerships, strategy, and C-suite
• Upload content created into Storyblok, the CMS on which the Apply Digital website is hosted.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for converting big words and complex concepts into simple, engaging storytelling
• A writer portfolio that demonstrates your range, ability to connect, and originality
• An understanding of how brand voice and brand identity are foundational to storytelling
• Experience in creating SEO-optimized content while also prioritizing accessibility
• An understanding of digital marketing and how content can be leveraged across platforms
• The ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and prioritize what’s important
• Experience working with and uploading content in a CMS (ie you understand how to build pages, change or move components etc), and can communicate with designers and tech to bring content to life
• An understanding of market segments and empathy maps
• An eye for editing and a gift for getting to the point
• High accountability: you own content and projects from start to finish 
• A proactive thinker: the ability to zoom out and connect your content to our company’s overarching story

People skills:

• A curiosity about the world and connecting with a variety of people
• A positive, collaborative attitude
• A solutions-focused mindset and aim to stay positive even in times of stress
• A growth mindset

Qualifications:

• University level degree in a related field like business, marketing, journalism, healthcare, or communications is preferred 
• An understanding of statistics, business strategy, digital technology
• 6-8 years of experience with strategic and marketing content writing
• Computer literate with proficiency in Google Suite
• A native understanding of English and expert-level ability in writing in English
• Prior experience with Storyblok is greatly appreciated

As a part of your application, please submit at least one long-form ( 1000 words+) one mid-form (200-500 words) and one short-form (50-100 words) writing example of your previous works. These writing samples will help us understand you and your work before we talk. Before you apply, please visit our website, blog, LinkedIn, Instagram and Vimeo to get a feeling for our brand voice.

We look forward to connecting with you!

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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

When you feel safe and healthy, you can bring your best self — and ideas — to the team. In addition to a remote office set-up budget, annual celebrations, and parental leave top-ups, here are a few benefits we offer to support your well-being:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.

An inclusive environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [email protected].