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Rakuten Kobo – Copy Lead – Toronto, ON

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Company: Rakuten Kobo

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: Job Description:Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc., we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative, and passionate, they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonuses, stock options, and training opportunities.If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.The Role:We are seeking a Copy Lead to produce and oversee omni-channel copy-forward creative solutions that define and reinforce our brand while driving our business forward. This role requires a deep appreciation of brand language and tone, clever use of the written word and a keen sense of developing exceptional marketing copy. This person has rich experience in developing marketing campaigns from conception to production across various creative mediums. The Copy Lead will directly manage a Copywriter and ensure that we’re developing content that is consistent with our brand, at a high quality, high volume, and on tight timelines. They will also be responsible for managing vendors, agencies and tools in order to develop global, localized copy and translation/transcreation needs.Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and execute copywriting tasks within the Creative org
  • Review Copywriters’ work to ensure high quality and consistency
  • Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise our products/services
  • Ensure copy is accessible, on-brand and user-friendly
  • Maintain documentation and reference tools such as copybanks, writing guides, etc., providing appropriate communication and training to the team as needed
  • Workshop and brainstorm campaign ideas with Creative Director and Design Lead
  • Maintain brand consistency throughout all our creative projects
  • Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure expectations are met
  • Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools

Copy Leadership:

  • Facilitate stakeholder and peer reviews to drive creative trust and understanding
  • Challenge the team to push their ideas forward, champion for innovation
  • Mentor and coach a Copywriter, providing ongoing feedback
  • Create a culture of inspiration, trust, and creativity

Collaboration:

  • Work alongside various stakeholders and partners to ensure creative output is aligned with business strategy and goals
  • Establish a culture of respect and transparency

Copy Strategy:

  • Integrate performance and user testing data into copy decisions
  • Ensure that the team is producing creative at the highest level of efficiency
  • Ensure appropriate copy processes and checkpoints are in place for efficiency and accuracy
  • Continually seek out copy tool enhancements and optimization
  • Strong organizational skills, particularly when managing global translation and transcription needs

Requirements and Skills:

  • Proven work experience as a Senior Copywriter, Copy Lead, or similar role
  • Portfolio of completed copywriting projects
  • Expert level proficiency in copywriting tools and software
  • Strong aesthetic skills with a refined sensibility of language, tone, and style
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team
  • Ability to articulate and rationalize your concepts or process through white-boarding

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience in content strategy
  • Previous experience working in eReading, eCommerce, entertainment, and software environments

The Perks:

  • Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
  • Subsidized in-office lunches
  • Full benefits starting from your first day
  • Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
  • Monthly commuting & internet allowance
  • Flexible health spending account
  • Talent and development training budget
  • Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
  • Frequent Lunch and Learns Author series
  • Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
  • Weekly trivia happy hours (Thirsty Thursday’s, as we like to call it)
  • Maternity/paternity leave top-up

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global eCommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million+ customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role; however, only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.#RKIND
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for a Copy Lead to oversee and produce omni-channel copy-forward creative solutions that define and reinforce the brand while driving the business forward. The role involves managing a Copywriter, ensuring high-quality, on-brand content, and working with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in copywriting, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. The company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, stock options, and various perks. Owned by Rakuten, Kobo is a global eCommerce company offering innovative e-reading services to millions of customers worldwide.
Job Description

We are currently seeking a Sales Representative to join our team. The Sales Representative will be responsible for promoting and selling our company’s products to potential and existing customers. The ideal candidate should have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities:
– Promote and sell company products to potential and existing customers
– Build and maintain relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction
– Meet or exceed sales goals set by the company
– Develop and implement sales strategies to increase customer base
– Provide excellent customer service and address any customer inquiries or concerns

Qualifications:
– Strong sales background with a proven track record of success
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Knowledge of sales techniques and strategies
– Prior experience in sales or a related field is preferred

If you are a motivated and goal-oriented individual with a passion for sales, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:26:59 GMT

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