Copywriter (6-month Contract) Sydney
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Job Summary
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
Alongside our global campuses we also collaborate with talented contractors and freelancers from all over the world to help us achieve our crazy big goals. While we support flexible remote-friendly ways of working for this role were focusing on Sydney so we can best support our teams and keep collaboration flowing.
This role is a 6-month engagement working full-time hours per week.
What youd be doing in this role
As the Copywriter on our team youll own the development of high-performing copy across email and mobile lifecycle channels. Youll translate user insights product value and behavioural signals into crisp compelling messaging that feels human actionable and unmistakably Canva. This role blends craft and strategy. Youll shape how our personalised messages sound evolve our creative standards and help establish scalable writing systems that support rapid experimentation. Youll also play a key role in optimising our AI-assisted writing workflows using these tools to accelerate production while maintaining a high bar for clarity quality and brand voice.
What were looking for
Were looking for a copywriter who is equal parts storyteller strategist and problem-solver. Youre energised by the challenge of turning complexity into clarity and you care deeply about creating content that serves real user needs and crafting messages that truly resonate with users and feel worth sharing. You thrive in fast-paced environments are adaptable across formats and have a strong sense of brand voice and audience needs. Most importantly you bring empathy curiosity and a desire to create meaningful user experiences through language.
At the moment this role is focussed on:
- Writing compelling concise and actionable copy for lifecycle emails push notifications and in-product messaging.
- Translating user insights and behaviours into messaging that feels personal relevant and helpful.
- Developing frameworks templates and scalable writing systems to support fast-paced experimentation.
- Youll collaborate with designers marketers and product partners to ensure copy and creative work beautifully together.
- Revising and refining copy based on performance data customer feedback and experimentation learnings.
- Maintaining high editorial standards by following brand voice guidelines style rules and quality controls
Youre probably a match if
- You have demonstrated experience writing for email mobile and digital marketing channels.
- You have a strong understanding of user behaviour customer journeys and what motivates action.
- You have proven ability to write clear concise and user-centric copy that aligns with brand voice.
- You have experience measuring content performance and adapting writing strategies based on data
- Comfort operating within ambiguity and adapting messaging for different audiences and formats.
- You have strong attention to detail and mastery of grammar mechanics and editorial consistency.
- You have the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and contribute constructively to creative discussions.
- Youre open to feedback a growth mindset and the desire to continuously refine your craft.
- you have experience with CMS platforms or willingness to be hands-on with a new CMS.
- You have an open mind and adaptability to AI solutions youll be creating content at scale and leveraging and optimising our existing AI content workflows.
About the team
Youll join the Product Growth org in a group focused on adding value for users through personalisation where we bring together design experimentation and product thinking. Were responsible for creating high-impact lifecycle marketing communications that guide users to value through email mobile and in-product channels. Our team thrives at the intersection of creativity and experimentation constantly learning iterating and pushing boundaries to elevate user experience. We believe great creative is a strategic lever and the work you do will influence how users engage with Canva during pivotal moments.
Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions to engage contractors based on your experience skills and passion. When you signify interest in the Project please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview process.
Please note that contractor-accreditation meetings are conducted virtually.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
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- Marketing
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- Copy Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Multichannel Marketing
- SEO
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Branding
- Writing Skills
About Company
We're a global online visual communications platform on a mission to empower the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel to videos, plus a hu ... View more
