Creative Writer

Division: Radio

Work Status: Contract – 6 Months

Location: London, ON (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Corus Entertainment is looking for an experienced and dynamic Creative Writer to join our Ontario Central Creative Services team for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Creative Director, this position requires the perfect blend of creative talent, marketing savvy, teamwork, and a genuine desire to super serve our internal and external clients. If you are passionate about writing compelling ads that drive results, this could be the career for you.

You will contribute by:

• Create effective, engaging, and compelling radio creative for a diverse client base for Ontario Central markets (London, Kitchener, Guelph, Hamilton)
• Collaborate with sales, promotions, new media, and production teams to develop successful advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Create radio creative to match existing station brands and target specific demographics and listening audiences.
• Provide an exceptional level of internal and external client service.
• Prioritization and management of workload in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Skills and experience you bring:

• Post Secondary education in Business/ Marketing / Sales or relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of major market radio copywriting experience.
• Exceptional creativity and writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, knowledge of traffic scheduling system (Wide Orbit preferred), and awareness and understanding of basic audio editing software, and audio library programs.
• Strong ability to develop a creative strategy that meets clients’ marketing needs.
• The ability to self-manage, and strong time management, organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent people skills and ability to relate with diverse clientele.
• Excellent grasp of pop culture, broadcast standards, and radio landscape.

Application Deadline: July 18, 2024