Copywriter - Jobs in Calgary

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Come Build a Better Financial Future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re building a more rewarding financial experience for all Canadians.Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup is demanding, exhilarating, and not for everyone.From world-class creative minds to brilliant engineers, it #39;s high-performing people that make Neo a workplace with passion and purpose.Since being founded in 2019, Neo has built incredible traction and is one of the fastest growing fintechs in Canada.

• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Canada’s top-rated credit card
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers in 3 years
• 11K+ retail partners

High Performance at NeoWe recruit, hire, and build our company culture around these attributes:Teamwork: We trust, respect, encourage, and show up for each other — through good times and hard. We’re on this mission not just for ourselves, but also for the people we work with — and ultimately, for our customers.Ownership: We all have a stake in Neo’s success — so we go out of our way to do what needs to get done. We hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments — to our customers, to our partners, and to our team. When we fall short, we find a way to do better in the future.Professional Integrity: We’re asking millions of Canadians to trust us with their hard-earned money — so we hold ourselves (and each other) to the highest standards of integrity.Creative Ideation @ NeoAs a Copywriter at Neo, you will develop engaging and persuasive copy across our entire product ecosystem for all channels and audiences. You will be part of a dynamic creative team and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including channel leads, product marketing, and partnership team members from across the organization.In this role, you will be contributing to campaign ideation as well as creating powerful and impactful copy for a range of marketing needs in a fun, fast-paced environment.What you’ll be doing:

• Be responsible for concept ideation and writing of creative messaging that engages audiences while enhancing the brand voice
• Create compelling copy that is clear, on-brand voice, and meets the needs of distinct audiences
• Help shape the brand style guide, evolving the tone and spirit of the Neo brand, so that it is both distinctive and ownable
• Transform product marketing strategies and audience insight into compelling messages that attract attention and generate meaningful acquisition and adoption
• Generate original copy for web, landing pages, email, push and in-app notifications, paid digital, social media, print collateral, articles, video scripts and any other copy needs within the department with the aim of building awareness, engagement and acquisition of customers
• Develop strategic messaging themes that come to life throughout integrated go-to-market campaigns
• Decipher technical language and turn it into simple, meaningful and consumer-friendly content/copy
• Present and clearly articulate ideas and a point of view to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Work closely with the team to deliver all aspect of copy and content requirements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all briefs and voice from established brand guidelines; proactively make recommendations to enhance end results
• Possess the ability to grasp how content will play out while thinking conceptually across multiple channels; from top of funnel, to low funnel conversion
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and best practices to incorporate SEO optimizations and keyword recommendations provided by the UX Content strategy team

Who we are looking for:

• You’ll have a minimum of 5 years writing experience for brand-oriented companies and/or agency
• You are skilled in writing compelling copy in short and long-form formats for a multitude of audiences
• You have a passion for brand - never compromising on a company #39;s identity and values
• You have an organized approach to delivering work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities. You’re able to generate a volume of ideas on short notice and deliver copy on time and with consistently high quality
• Learned ability to navigate ambiguity and simplify complex situations. You’re comfortable creating your own brief from an insight for a quick ideation session or to quickly create a concept
• Experimentation mindset, embracing new creative technologies, media platforms, and trends
• An understanding of consumer fintech is considered an asset
• A familiarity with UI/UX and social media is also considered an asset

Working at NeoJoining Neo means betting on yourself and discovering your full potential. As individuals and as a team, we continually challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work. We’re making change happen at a rapid pace — providing endless opportunities to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and find new solutions to complex problems. That means rapid career progression and constant learning opportunities. The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, relentless, and want to win. We hold ourselves to high standards, because we’re on a mission that matters — to transform financial services for the better. If that’s what you’re looking for, read on.We trust, respect, and show up for each other. That means truthful conversations, frequent feedback, and working with people who push you to be your best. We’re evolving quickly as an organization, we work together in person, and the pace of progress isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for change-makers who love a challenge — who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than travel a well-paved road.Our team members earn meaningful equity in the company through stock options — so Neo’s growth benefits everyone who helps make it happen. That also means taking on more responsibility than you may have had at your last job. We don’t get hung up on job titles or hierarchy — we’re focused on doing what it takes to accomplish our mission.Check out these videos from our employees to learn more about Working at Neo.Apply with Us We believe in equal opportunity, and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.