Content Writer (term)

at  Discover Halifax

ABOUT DISCOVER HALIFAX

Since 2002, our goal has been to promote the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) as a destination of choice for leisure and business travellers. We are a non-profit, aiming to maximize economic and social benefits resulting from the tourism industry for the benefit of the people who live, visit, and invest in our region. We showcase the best of our region to the world, and alongside our industry partners, we seek to shape the future of tourism through good planning, investment, and design.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in journalism, English, communications, marketing, or related discipline
• Some experience in digital marketing would be an asset
• Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides
• Keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• Experience with content management systems is an asset
• Experience with marketing and social media is an asset

CANDIDATE PROFILE & SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently or with a team to meet deadlines
• A positive attitude and passion for writing
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Familiarity with and/or passion for the tourism industry

• Interpret direction to create accurate and compelling copy.
• Research and understand the region’s extensive experiences and visitor services and creates content to properly reflect the offering.
• Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials.
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team.
• Revise copy based on feedback.
• Prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Backend content optimizations; optimize/upgrade existing content relevant to strategy.