Content Marketer (part time independent contractor)
THE POSITION
We are looking for a creative Copywriter/Content Marketer (independent contractor) to write clear and concise copy for social media posts, blogs, marketing collateral, press releases and websites and contribute to the execution of our content marketing strategy. Your words will inform and engage target audiences and help us continue to build our corporate brand and thought leadership position.
Our ideal candidate is a strategic, skilled and imaginative Content Marketer with the ability to write engaging content and provide strategic direction around ongoing content marketing and brand-building initiatives. If you can grasp project requirements quickly, work efficiently and offer valuable insight, we’d like to meet you.
This is a part-time opportunity (5-10 hours per week) for an indefinite period of time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write clear, compelling and engaging copy/content with a distinct and consistent voice
- Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements
- Proactively identify opportunities and take ownership over marketing and content strategy (planning, publishing, and promotion of the content)
- Collaborate with designers and other professionals on large- and small-scale marketing projects (e.g. press releases, email campaigns and landing pages)
- Conduct high-quality research and interviews
- Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach
- Source images and other content
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Exemplify our core values: integrity, innovation, humility, trust + transparency, partnership + diversity
- A positive, genuine and relationship-focused individual
- Proven experience as a copywriter, content marketer or related role
- Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Experience with SEO
- A creative and effective storyteller
- Quickly understands our marketing and sales funnel and who the target audience is
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of or experience with professional services firms, recruitment, executive search, and/or talent management an asset
- Genuine interest in topics related to talent acquisition, talent retention, career progression, leadership, technology and innovation
- A positive, authentic and relationship-focused individual who exemplifies our core values: integrity, innovation, humility, trust + transparency, partnership and diversity
- BSc/BA in marketing, English, journalism or a related field is an asset
If you are interested in this project, please reach out to Jason@oxfordandrichmond.com. Please submit up to three writing samples, so we can get an idea of your best work. Feel free to include links to your content or portfolio in your application.
Be part of a next generation search firm
We are a next generation search firm transforming the recruitment industry to better suit the needs of fast growing + progressive organizations. We share a passion for delivering an unmatched customer experience and building long-term relationships, while never wavering on our core values: integrity, innovation, humility, trust, transparency, partnership + diversity.
Why Oxford + Richmond
Progressive
We are a next-generation search firm — embracing disruptive innovation, technology + new ideas while staying true to our proven search methodologies.
Entrepreneurial
We are a team of entrepreneurs who embody the entrepreneurial spirit - it's in our DNA. This makes us inherently agile, results-oriented + driven in support of our clients.
Inclusive
As leading advocates, with a specific diversity + inclusion practice area, we are committed to continuous improvement + ensuring an empowering and inclusive company culture.
Collaborative
We recognize that a team approach creates value for clients and improves outcomes. We build high-performing teams for our clients and have created a culture at Oxford + Richmond that supports one another.
Rewarding
With an uncapped and unprecedented house/consultant split structure, we offer an industry-unique opportunity for driven and results-oriented performers.
Fun
Our purpose-built company culture has resulted in a collegial team environment. We work hard, are passionate about our work, put customers first, while enjoying each other + having fun.