Copywriter - 12 Month Contract

At Cactus Club Cafe, we love what we do, and we love the people we do it with. As one of the most innovative restaurant concepts in Canada, we are continuously celebrated as one of the country’s best places to work. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and valued. Today, the restaurant is a national brand, and is experiencing the fastest growth in its history. We believe career growth with us is limitless, and invite you to discover opportunities at Cactusclubcafe.com/Hiring

The Copywriter is the core owner of our brand voice and its creative integration across all marketing touchpoints. The role oversees the writing, editing and proofreading for all marketing material across many different mediums from print to digital channels. We’re seeking a highly organized writer who will enforce consistency in copy standards and continue to grow our brand messaging and voice.

YOU ARE

• A curious and creative thinker who loves to craft stories.
• A champion of consistency with sharp attention to detail.
• An entrepreneurial spirit who loves to take initiative and solve problems.
• A food enthusiast who stays on top of current trends in the restaurant and hospitality space.
• A team player that sets an example and strives to WOW.

YOU WILL

• Manage how copy lives internally at Cactus Club Cafe while working closely with our marketing team to spearhead our brand voice and content strategy.

• Oversee internal and external copy across key business areas, including digital assets, emails, social media, restaurant signage and collateral, menu marketing materials, and in-restaurant communications.
• Develop a Cactus Club style guide, using best practices in grammar, messaging, writing and style.
• Supervise the writing and editing of a team of in-house marketers producing content and copy needs.
• Organize copy requirements and help manage all inbound requests relating to content development and copy needs.
• Work with Marketing and Operations teams to conceptualize, write and produce lifestyle and product-focused content that conveys the identity and brand voice of Cactus Club Cafe and its complementary brands.
• Develop extensive knowledge of all products to deliver accurate, on-brand product descriptions for menus, social media and ads each season.
• Assist in research for developing seasonal menu communication.
• Work with cross-functional departments on copy and content requirements as needed.

YOU HAVE

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar role
• A minimum 5 years copywriting experience working for an agency or in-house lifestyle brand
• A portfolio that showcases writing to a brand voice
• Strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience that shows the ability to optimize content based on channel
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven editing and copywriting experience
• A high attention to detail and highly organized with a strong fluency in restaurant and hospitality language
• A proven track record for coordinating copy across multiple departments
• The capability to manage a large workload, producing high-quality work and meeting tight deadlines
• Experience creating and maintaining organizational systems
• Creative writing skills with demonstrated experience writing, editing and producing lifestyle content for an online property
• The ability to work across a wide range of internal departments
• A hands-on attitude to tasks, ability to take initiative and stay self-motivated