Sports Advertising Copywriter
We are a Vancouver-based media company seeking a Sports Advertising Copywriter to produce a variety of online and offline material.

Description
- Generating advertising copy and sports-related stories as assigned, with a focus on immediacy
- Proofreading, editing, and writing a variety of advertising material
- Working with production, marketing, and development teams to develop compelling and timely content from concept to creation
- Assisting other departments as required

Requirements
- Advertising copywriting experience (agency and direct mail experience a plus)
- An avid interest and outstanding knowledge in sports and gaming
- Excellent English skills with related education/experience
- The ability to produce articles quickly and efficiently, with limited direction
- A high level of attention to detail with the ability to learn new skills quickly
- Experience writing with a focus on search engine optimization (SEO) is an asset

Position Title: Corporate Communications Specialist
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Editorial Manager
Apply to: careers.marketing@riptown.com.

Company Information: Please see our website, riptown.com

Riptown.com Media (riptown.com) is an industry leader in the fields of marketing, advertising and software development. As the exclusive agency for our billion-dollar digital entertainment client, Riptown.com is responsible for producing everything from TV programs to music to online software applications. Simply put, Riptown.com operates in the fast lane of popular culture. As such, we are experts in all the latest technologies used to distribute today’s hottest content. TV, music, online gaming - name a form of entertainment and you could be involved in producing and marketing it. If it sounds like a great place to work - that’s because it is.

Do you understand professional sports, poker, mixed martial arts and entertainment? Are you a strong writer with web savvy who can reach global target audiences by combining direct marketing, public relations, and editorial content? If so, maybe you’ve got what it takes to join the Riptown.com Editorial team.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Specialist with 3+ years of direct email, public relations, and copywriting experience to work closely with the Email Marketing and Editorial teams on writing, editing and production of campaigns for our global online entertainment client.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of copy creation for email, direct marketing, public relations and web that support highly visible online marketing programs addressing brand and target audiences.

The Ideal Candidate...
* Excellent written, editing and verbal communication skills in English.
* Background in direct marketing/web copywriting (electronic and/or print) essential, including promotional, editorial and one-to-one writing styles.
* Proven ability to produce response-driven communications across all media.
* A professional portfolio of writing samples that demonstrate depth of direct marketing, public relations, editorial and strategic communications experience.
* Ability to work under deadline pressure, manage multiple projects and handle constant change.
* Demonstrated understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
* Demonstrated ability to convert marketing strategies into effective, results-oriented campaigns.
* Ability to implement programs and processes to optimize response, a/b test copy, click thru and conversion rates.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a busy, marketing-led communications environment (corporate, editorial or agency).
* Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or other related field.

Preference given for:
* Understanding of the email industry including spam barriers.
* Knowledge of poker, casino, sports, mixed martial arts and entertainment.
* An understanding of AP Style.
* Experience in the European market.
* Multi-lingual; Spanish/German preferred.
* Experience with multiple CMS platforms.
* Knowledge of email distribution and CRM systems preferred.
* Experience with HTML and CSS.
* Understanding of mass email platforms / email service provider platforms.

We are a Vancouver-based media company seeking a Sports Copywriter to produce a variety of online and offline material.

Description:
Generating sports-related stories as assigned, with a focus on immediacy
Working with production, marketing, and development teams to develop compelling and timely content
Assisting other departments as required

Requirements:
An avid interest and outstanding knowledge in sports and gaming
Excellent English skills with related education/experience
The ability to produce articles quickly and efficiently, with limited direction
A high level of attention to detail with the ability to learn new skills quickly
Experience writing with a focus on search engine optimization (SEO) is an asset

Ipsos is a leading global provider of advertising, marketing, public opinion, media, and customer satisfaction research. We are an independent company whose sole focus is survey-based market research and the fastest growing company of its kind in the world. With over 19 locations in North America and with operations worldwide in more than 40 countries, the opportunities at Ipsos are unlimited! Our growth has led to an immediate opportunity in our Vancouver, BC office for a:

Junior Marketing Communications Writer

You are a talented writer who is ready to put your skills to the test in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will be a member of a team responsible for writing and editing client and employee newsletters, press releases, product sheets, brochures and web copy for Ipsos divisions across North America.

# Qualifications and Related Skills A degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or certified Writing & Publishing Program is required.
# Some experience in substantive editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading, as well as being able to translate technical documents into everyday language is required.
# Related work experience in journalism/public relations or writing for a professional services (B2B) sector company is preferred.
# Basic html skills, as well as an understanding in writing for the web (SEO) is preferred.
# You are self-motivated with high energy, have superior communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in teams.
# Experience in the marketing research sector and fluency in French are definite assets.

We offer a team environment that recognizes and rewards individual achievements. 

Massive Events Co., organizers of Canada’s largest business-to-business technology show invites writers in the fields of business and technology to submit new articles for the spring edition of our publication, Massive Magazine. Beginning February 15, 2008 - 30,000 copies will be distributed through the Globe and Mail, industry partners, and at our tradeshows.

Our rapidly growing enterprise is looking to create long term working relationships with writers for all mediums within our business. The current opportunity will reward the chosen writer(s) with the following:
recognition of being published in our Nationally distributed magazine
A place on the Massive roster to contribute to future editions of Massive Magazine, e-new letter, brochures etc.
Areas of interest

The magazine aims to bring together topics from different subject areas of technology with a focus on providing relevant, cutting edge information to help businesses meet and surpass there objectives. The areas that Massive Magazine will focus on for winter 2008 are as follows:

TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
What the bleep is VoIP? Explore the pros and cons of this new technology and businesses switching over to Voice over Internet Protocol.

ONLINE MARKETING:
Email marketing...is it dead or alive? Explore the impact a powerful email marketing campaign can have on a business even in times of blogs, interactive multimedia, RSS advertising, PPC marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and so much more.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Going Green! Explore how investing in systems that support the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy can give businesses tangible financial, operational, and environmental benefits.

NEW MEDIA
1) Recruitment 2.0! How social media is impacting and redefining corporate cultures through utilizing Web 2.0 tools and mediums to promote their own unique company culture in order to attract the right applicants.
2) Business side of Facebook. How companies can utilize Facebook to market and grow their business.

WIRELESS
1) “Businesses to win the war on wireless” What’s the 411 on the battle between wireless handheld devices + which companies are expanding their reach to smaller businesses (by introducing software that allows firms to link their BlackBerry devices and e-mail systems).
2) What’s the cheapest way to go mobile? WIFI is now available on wireless - what’s the most effective and least expensive way for businesses to go mobile?

SECURITY
Know thy enemy! - A how-to-guide showing small to mid-size businesses how firewalls and intrusion prevention systems can be put in place, regularly updated and maintained at a reasonable cost.
Important Dates
· Article submission: December 4, 2007
· Winners will be notified: January 7, 2008
· Article(s) published and magazine distributed beginning: February 15, 2008

About Massive Events Co.
The Massive Technology Show is Canada’s largest business-to-business technology event consisting of a three-part interactive forum - tradeshow, conference and networking reception.
Massive showcases business technologies to the general business community and connects technology industry leaders with business decision makers. Scheduling, sponsorship information, and registration are currently available online at www.massivetechshow.com.

Tourism British Columbia promotes the development of tourism in British Columbia, by marketing the province worldwide with other industry partners. Through its innovative approaches and leading-edge marketing initiatives, Tourism BC is responsible for supporting the long-term growth and prosperity of BC’s $9.98 billion tourism industry. Considered an industry leader, Tourism BC is adding to its team of talented and motivated employees. All applicants should be excellent communicators and high achievers who are dedicated to business excellence.

As the Online Specialist who manages web content, you are passionate about online communications and stay up to date on the latest innovations and practices. You are part of a cross-functional team serving an international online audience. You are the project manager for content development for Tourism British Columbia’s consumer websites. You work with internal stakeholders and external contributors, ensuring that well architected, concisely written and attractively designed web content is produced on strategy, on brand, on time, on budget and follows the style guide. While your focus will be on web content management, your expertise must include online creative and production.

Your responsibilities in leading content management and visual design implementation for Tourism British Columbia’s consumer websites are:

* Following best practices for usability, information architecture and accessibility to deliver a high-quality user experience with web content;

* Managing web content that is created by Tourism British Columbia but also by the tourism industry and user generated content;

* Defining content requirements to support our international network of websites and address a world-wide audience wanting to learn about and plan a trip to British Columbia;

* Developing and implementing a rolling, 12-month editorial calendar and a detailed, 3-month assignment schedule;

* Briefing assignments and managing deadlines for internal and external information specialists, writers, editors and art directors to ensure their work meets the creative direction, search engine optimization [SEO] needs and scheduling requirements;

* Reviewing all web content at multiple stages of development for conformance to standards for information architecture, SEO, branding, editorial style and visual design;

* Providing light editing for tone and as the last quality check before content goes live;

* Developing web content reporting requirements and analyzing web metrics to monitor and improve the effectiveness of web content;

* Balancing the needs of delivering reader-focused editorial content vs. supporting advertisers;

* Participating on Tourism British Columbia’s web teams, providing input into user experience, brand and content project components;

* Watching for opportunities to add value to the websites in the areas of usability, navigation, interactivity and engaging appeal;

Your post-secondary degree or diploma is in communications, journalism or a related area of study. You have worked for one to three years in an editorial team or web content team. Your track record providing effective online communications, including content management within an online environment, is combined with your ability to collaborate with a range of team members and stakeholders, managing multiple demands in a high-volume, rapidly changing environment. Knowledge of and experience with a content management system, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, search engine optimization (SEO) needs and techniques, the role of information architecture and visual design principles are essential to this position. Knowledge of British Columbia and tourism are a plus.