Creative, Canadian Specialist

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BuzzFeed is seeking a Creative to create custom branded content on BuzzFeed.com and social platforms primarily for our Canadian audience. We are looking for someone who is bilingual in English and French and is knowledgeable about the Canadian market. We’re seeking a creative-minded writer who is passionate about both digital media and native advertising. Candidates should be interested in what makes someone share, how people communicate online, and solving challenges for BuzzFeed’s brand partners. Primarily, this position is focused on writing and creating exciting advertising that is just as delightful, interesting, original, and engaging as BuzzFeed’s editorial content. The ideal candidate is comfortable being involved in every part of the creative process, from generating ideas using a variety of formats for a wide range of brands to participating in client-facing communication and meetings and handling revisions with ease and a smile.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop creative concepts that meet the objectives of our prospective partners primarily based in Canada
  • Brainstorm and work collaboratively across the Creative department to generate proactive ideas to pitch to our partners
  • Pitch ideas, both internally and directly to clients
  • Work closely with our sales and account management teams (based in Toronto) to ensure the brand’s needs are met through clear and open communication
  • Make excellent, original creative content that will delight our clients and BuzzFeed’s enormous global audience
  • Work on tight deadlines across multiple teams to deliver work that exceeds expectations every time
  • Think big to continue growing BuzzFeed’s native advertising strategy across platforms, formats, and audiences

 Requirements:

  • 3–5 years creative agency and/or editorial experience
  • Knowledge and familiarity with Canadian brands
  • Deep understanding of Canadian culture
  • Fluent in both English and French, ability to read and write in both 
  • Familiarity with Canadian English style and tone
  • A proven ability to create engaging original content online
  • A passion for innovative advertising with the ability to write, edit, and champion ideas for brands
  • The ability to work as part of a team under tight deadlines
  • Travel required

 Interested candidates should include the following when applying:

  • Your résumé
  • A couple of short paragraphs on why you’re an awesome fit for this role
  • Writing samples and/or links to published works
  • Any relevant links showcasing your portfolio of work (whether it be professional or personal website/blog, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We fuse hard work and fun, through a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you’ll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.

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