Contracted Copywriter - Remote

Who Is POD Marketing?

POD Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency that offers clients a wide range of marketing solutions. Unlike other agencies, we specialize in specific industries, which makes us true experts in both digital marketing and the industries we serve.

To learn more about our culture, watch this video: https://youtu.be/1WZ8tAnATNs, visit the POD Marketing Instagram (@podmarketinginc), and check out our reviews on Glassdoor.

We are looking for a contracted copywriter to join our team of contractors! If you're a fastidious writer who loves learning, works well independently, and appreciates thoughtful editing feedback, find all the juicy details below.

Responsibilities

Marketers love to say “content is king.” And we need your help to build the most badass kingdom ever.

Our contracted copywriters are key contributors to our website product. We aim to provide you with:

• Thorough briefs
• Clear training in the technical side of eye care, dental care, and senior community writing
• Actionable, professional editing feedback so you can do your work efficiently and effectively

The Contracted Copywriter will provide the following:

• Engaging website content that follows our creative briefs and is correct on all technical information
• Basic website design suggestions that adhere to POD's internal style guidelines
• Deliver content on time, error-free, and to project requirements

Required Experience & Skills

You're a writer who thrives while working solo and loves just the right amount of deadline pressure.

We provide our contractors with industry-specific training and training in our process so you can feel confident and supported when you're creating content for us. While you need to work independently when you're a contracted copywriter for POD, we're here to make sure you have all the tools you need to get it done.

Must-Haves:

• Legally able to work in Canada
• 20–40 hours a week available for contract work
• Strong writing skills
• Solid organizational & time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to gracefully accept editing feedback and apply it to future work

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated writing experience
  
• Formal writing training (completed or current post-secondary training is an asset) or equivalent work experience
• Basic understanding of SEO and best practices for digital writing

How to Apply

At POD, we believe “that most job requirements and conceptual knowledge are easily trainable. But you can’t teach drive, ambition, or passion.” (Take a look at this article, Finding Your Unicorn, written by our President, Kevin Wilhelm). Our hiring managers consider alignment with our core values and passion for our company culture to be as valuable as experience and education.

After reading this job description, we want you to ask yourself:

Am I the exact right person for this role?

Do I align with POD’s core values and culture?

If you’ve answered yes to both questions, we want to hear from you! Here are a few easy steps that will help us get to know you better.

All successful candidates will be contacted via email to discuss next steps. We appreciate all applications and wish you all the best of luck.