Marketing Copywriter

Lindsay Sylvester, Director of Marketing Operations, Marketing & Communications

• *About the Role**

The position focuses on achieving excellence in four main accountabilities:

• **Brand Voice & Content Development**: Help maintain and evolve the Amii brand voice and tone across public-facing content.
• *Required Skills / Expertise** **Key Responsibilities**:
• *Campaign & Marketing Copy**
• Collaborates with Marketing Managers and Designers to shape messaging frameworks and creative direction
• Optimizes content for clarity, action, and accessibility
• *Brand Voice & Content Development**
• Helps evolve and maintain a consistent brand voice across all channels
• Contributes to content for blog posts, web pages, speaker notes, event scripts, and internal documents
• Proofreads and edits content from others to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintains shared writing resources, such as style guides and messaging documents
• Experiments with Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GrammarlyGO) to support brainstorming, drafting, and editing, while maintaining high standards for originality and voice
• *Collaboration & Editorial Support**
• Participates in brainstorming sessions and campaign planning meetings
• Provides writing and editing support to cross-functional teams as needed
• *Community Engagement**
• Monitors social media platforms regularly and responds to comments, questions, and messages in a timely and professional manner to foster positive brand relationships
• Manages live chat interactions, providing real-time audience support and engagement with website visitors
• Supports the planning and execution of organization-wide events that foster community engagement, build relationships, and create opportunities for meaningful connections and collaboration
• *Qualifications**:
• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of professional writing or copywriting experience
• Proven ability to write across formats: digital, print, social, and editorial
• Experience working within an established brand voice
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable writing from briefs or stakeholder interviews
• Familiarity with SEO, accessibility standards, and writing for web
• Proficient in Google Workspace
• Basic knowledge of content management systems e.g., Storyblok (nice to have)
• *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)**:
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail
• Deep understanding of tone, voice, and how to tailor messages to different audiences
• Ability to transform complex or technical ideas into simple, engaging copy
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with project and content planning tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, etc.)
• Curious, creative, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Committed to continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with writing best practices
• Familiarity with Generative AI writing tools and an understanding of their strengths, limitations, and ethical use in a content creation context
• *What you'll love about us**
• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
• Participate in professional development activities
• Gain access to the Amii community and events
• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed
• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits
• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta
• *About Amii**

One of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

• *How to Apply