Position Title: Copywriter (Term up to 13 Months)

Posting Number: COPYW002439

Closing Date: September 25, 2022

Location: Winnipeg or Steinbach (Option to work remotely from time to time;

as well as travel between Winnipeg and Steinbach may be required)

Hours of Work: Full-time; Term position

Build a rewarding career with Steinbach Credit Union

Steinbach Credit Union is one of Manitoba’s largest credit unions and the 8th largest in Canada with over $8 billion in total assets. For the past 80 years, we have worked with our members to create relationships based on trust and support. Our goal is to provide advice and recommend products and services that are tailored to meet every member’s individual needs.

Our member-centric approach is a key driver in everything we do, and our level of service is second to none. We provide an environment of trust in which members feel comfortable doing business and they will recommend us to their family and friends. For more information, please visit our website.

An exciting opportunity awaits

We currently have an opportunity for a Copywriter to join our team in the Winnipeg or Steinbach branch, with the opportunity to work remotely from time to time. The Copywriter is responsible for the writing and management of external communication to members and the public, and internal communication to employees. They will create content for branded advertising, printed collateral, digital communication, website, presentation materials, and SCU’s intranet. The Copywriter drives value to the SCU Marketing Team, as well as the business as a whole, through development of persuasive, educational, and creative content.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creative, compelling, and accurate concepts and copy that is applied across various digital and print mediums.
  • Research and understand stakeholder needs and target audiences. Interview, edit, write, and proofread a variety of communication materials, such as the annual report, in-branch point-of-sale assets, sales and presentation materials, quarterly newsletters, communication to members, printed marketing collateral, video scripts, website and blog content, social media, email marketing, events, advertising, press releases and speeches, and internal communication.
  • Support sales efforts through the development of employee and member-facing content and tools.
  • Ensure all materials effectively position the benefits of SCU products and services while remaining aligned with the SCU brand.
  • Incorporate search engine optimization (SEO) best practices into copy to drive qualified leads to SCU’s website and landing pages.
  • Understand SCU’s audiences to develop content that aligns with market needs.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, English, Journalism or Communication
  • 4+ years of related experience
  • Microsoft office software proficiency
  • Strong professional communications skills including planning, writing and presenting

How we’ll reward you

You can look forward to joining an organization that values teamwork and its membership. You will receive a competitive annual salary based on skills and experience. In addition, you would be eligible for variable compensation and matched pension plan per SCU policies. You will also receive a great host of benefits, including:

  • Extended Health, Dental coverage, Best Doctors plus a health spending account
  • Life insurance, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Banking Benefits (i.e., free chequing account, low interest MasterCard, bonus rate on deposit and lending products)
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Clothing allowance

Accessibility and inclusivity

We believe our employees should represent the diversity of our members and the communities in which we live and serve and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Interested candidates must submit their application online at https://scu.mb.ca/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.