Copywriter

Who are we?

Forsman & Bodenfors is a global, fully integrated, creative agency. We make marketing inventions that create breakthroughs for businesses and brands.

We defy the notion that there are no new ideas by pushing ourselves to find new insights, perspectives, processes and technologies that allow us to break the marketing mold.

We are also laser-focused on creating the right circumstances for everyone to do the best work of their careers at F&B.

One way we do that is by supporting autonomous client teams. The team is accountable together. We trust each other all voices matter.

We work together to find solutions, strategies, messages, ideas, and innovations that we all believe in.

We believe in equal pay for equal work, have gender pay equity everywhere in the Global Collective, and are Fair Pay Workplace Certified.

Compensation is evaluated annually to ensure that your earning potential grows as your level of impact and responsibility grows.

We are seeking a copywriter (aka Creative / Copy); and the salary for this role in Toronto, Ontario will be in the CAD$75K-$90K range.

Learn more about careers and culture at Forsman & Bodenfors on our website at www.forsman.com / people

What will it entail?

Partnering and collaborating with a Creative / Art, to develop strategically sound ideas for a range of brands, audiences and marketing channels including social & digital, print & broadcast.

You will develop, write, edit and oversee copy revisions to ensure the creative integrity of the product and ensure that the clients’ creative strategy and project objectives are met.

You are a strong strategic thinker who considers the big picture in addition to the small details in order to help the agency deliver the best product.

Creative Idea Generation / Research

• Attend creative briefings / product information sessions for concept development and creative brand strategy
• Review creative briefs, product information and target audience to determine tone and style of concept / copy
• Research and strategize copy / content for all projects as needed

Copywriting / Editing

• Write and edit copy appropriate for each project to fulfill the conceptual vision as created by the team and meet the objectives as stated in the brief
• Write, edit, proof and oversee all copy revisions to ensure creative integrity and cohesion from the brief through to final product
• Initiate, revise and communicate copy changes with key internal / external contacts as required

Management and Direction

• Provide input to internal creative processes
• Mentor junior teams

Client Interaction

• Present creative work to the client and help to sell-in agency recommendations
• Receive feedback from client on copy material

Who are we looking for?

• A seasoned copywriter with
• Someone with strong communication and analytical skills, with 360 thinking to lead the work and teams
• Someone who thrives when collaborating with internal teams across disciplines
• A confident and seasoned presenter, who can present creative work to the client and help to sell-in agency recommendations
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously
• An eagerness to try (and adopt) new applications and working methods
• A dedication to delivering great work

We are currently following a hybrid work model and share our time between our Toronto office located downtown at King & Parliament, and our home offices.

Employees need to be within accessible and commutable distance to the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we invite women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities to submit their application.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We are building the most inclusive and the most collaborative culture so that we can all do the bravest work of our careers.

We thank all applicants that apply and appreciate your patience; due to a high volume of responses we will review all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.