UX Copywriter (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Why join CBC/Radio-Canada

When you come to CBC/Radio-Canada youre not only joining the undisputed leader in expressing Canadian culture youre also participating in its digital revolution. Here youll actively contribute to creating innovative projects for our major platforms and will find a stimulating state-of-the-art and team-focused work environment.

Digital is a key part of our present and our future. CBC/Radio-Canadas strategy is to provide a digital platform that delivers unique content and experiences for our audiences by telling stories that reflect who they are. If youre passionate about the user experience love technology and are driven to bring out the best in others youll enjoy working at CBC/Radio-Canada.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Expected need 12 months.

Your mission:

As UX Copywriter you are responsible for setting a tone and voice for a digital product. Your role is essential to maintaining the brands editorial consistency. From content and notifications to action buttons and general navigation your work guides users through their digital experience while generating engagement via targeted actions across all platforms web apps connected TVs and social media.

Your responsibilities:

• Recommend conceive and develop copywriting strategies by identifying opportunities where UX writing can enhance the user experience and further business goals.
• Explore innovative concepts and approaches based on feature sets branding and market positioning identifying the editorial tone and approach.
• Conceive and write all messaging for a given digital products web app connected TV and social interfaces.
• Conceive and write navigation and action messages for audio players (screen readers) to ensure optimal consistent digital accessibility.
• Present and argue the merits of the creative and copywriting strategy to the product team partners and if necessary senior leadership.
• Establish product-specific writing standards recommending gender-neutral inclusive and accessible terminology that keeps taxonomy and SEO in mind for all editorial elements requiring user action.
• Provide innovative UX and writing solutions that take into account all UX/technological issues and business strategies.
• Work closely with the product team (strategist project manager UX designers UX researchers developers and quality controllers) and related departments including Marketing & Communications.

What you bring:

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Three years relevant experience in digital copywriting.

Skills

• Excellent command of French.
• Good knowledge of SEO and digital accessibility principles.
• Expertise in user experience (UX) and digital product design.
• Digital strategy or marketing experience an asset.
• Good knowledge of digital best practices and market trends.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to change.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Broad general knowledge.
• Curiosity for and interest in the media industry.

Candidates will be tested as follows:

• Practical test: Various editorial situation scenarios.
• Interview.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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