BIMM is booming, so we're looking for a Senior Content Author to join our Team!
This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in our Toronto office.
Who we are
BIMM is a Toronto-based agency that lives at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity to provide clients with high-performing campaigns and digital products that shape connected customer experiences. We've helped our clients implement fully integrated CRM customer journeys, built robust digital experiences, and created national loyalty programs with decades of experience in sectors of automotive, financial, telco and retail.
We are creative realists, which means our ideas and solutions are grounded in the realities of our clients' business. We believe big ideas are nothing without big results (and flawless execution); high-performing agencies deliver high-performing campaigns, products, and experiences; and the best solutions happen when we collaborate with clients as partners.
This is an existing vacancy, not a made-up role — this one's already got a desk waiting.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone who will play the key hybrid hands-on role of managing website content from the project intake to CMS execution of Brand, Product, and technical integration; with the aim to improve and maintain the website content lifecycle according to our clients' business goals and brand requirements. You will act as a primary client contact, managing and coordinating agency resources to ensure all day-to-day client needs are met and all assigned projects are completed smoothly. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational and collaboration skills, takes initiative, enjoys finding solutions, and takes extreme pride in their work.
You will collaborate with a team that includes, but is not limited to:
- Digital Project Manager
- Vehicle Product Specialist
- Content Author(s)
- Technical Writer
- Content Designers
The Senior Content Author is the individual who intakes and executes each task big or small to ensure that our client's website content is published & recorded on-site, on-time, and in accordance with brand guidelines, BIMM quality standards and legal requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work with the project team to connect the dots across a broad ecosystem of services, processes and systems to ensure that all requirements are covered
- Work closely with the internal and external teams to fulfill daily client requests, ensuring all assigned projects and tasks are executed to plan and in a timely manner
- Create and maintain content in multiple Content Management Systems (CMS) for our clients' websites.
- Crop / compress / transfer visual assets to Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms for use on client websites & storage in marketing archives
- Maintain project-specific documentation, including but not limited to: briefs, work-back schedules, and scopes for each project
- Produce communication materials (contact and status reports, etc.)
- Handle all meeting details, e.g., scheduling, arranging rooms, taking minutes
- Monitor time spent on projects for proper management of resource capacity
- Manage team capacity towards key milestones and deadlines
- Coordinate with delivery teams to estimate work effort
- Develop a positive and partnering relationship with all clients and partners
- Oversee the accuracy and quality of the agency product
- Seek improved, streamlined processes to better manage deliverables
- Possess a top line understanding of the client's business and competitive environment
- Keep all teams updated on the status of deliverables
- Assemble and collate presentations and plans
- Practice Quality Assurance for the work of yourself and your peers
- Deploy/activate website content on a consistent schedule
- Liaise with content writers & product specialists to ensure accuracy & brand consistency
- Ensure legal compliance requirements are maintained based on established guidelines (e.g. copyright, accessibility, data protection, and legal disclaimers)
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and generate new ideas to draw user's attention
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience—preferably within a digital agency
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal
- Superior organizational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to be flexible and highly adaptive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to problem-solve in both solo and collaborative situations
- Project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong client service orientation
- High quality assurance standards
- Proactivity – the ability to anticipate and manage risk
- A calm and patient demeanor under pressure
- Assist with building a positive agency culture
Nice to have
- Previous work experience as a Content Writer/Author
- Experience with Content Management Systems such as Adobe Experience Manager
- Experience with task/project management software (ie: JIRA, Teamwork, Trello, Asana)
- Scrum and Agile knowledge
- Experience with resource planning/estimation
- BSc degree or diploma in Marketing, Digital Advertising, Business Administration or relevant field
- Hands-on experience with MS Office, Photoshop, and content management platforms (Adobe Experience Manager, Contentful) is a plus
- Working knowledge of Issue tracking tools (ie: Jira) a plus
- Working knowledge of Corporate wiki tools (ie: Confluence) a plus
- Working knowledge of WCAG AA Accessibility standards a plus
- Knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics
- Technical knowledge and an understanding of software development practices
What's in it for you?
- Work Life Balance with BIMM days: Spend your birthday any way you'd like, as long as it's not at the office. Extra day off to enjoy every summer holiday and a week-long end-of-year break. Boo-yah!
- Benefits: We offer a comprehensive health & dental benefits plan with an Employee Assistance Program. BIMMers are also given extra $$$ to put towards wellness or health-related needs. Did we mention our RRSP with matching? A lil BIMM bonus to build your bank.
- Culture: Our squad is fun, friendly and entirely egoless. Our social committee plans BIMM bashes, Tasty Thursdays and quarterly outings like candle making workshops, board game nights, Jays games and cooking classes. Our summer and holiday parties are quite memorable as well! Having Fun Everyday is one of our core values.
- We believe in working & meeting with purpose. We observe a hybrid working model in our beautiful dog-friendly office located in the Distillery District, stuffed with snacks.
- Belonging: Our dedicated DEI committee provides thought-provoking insights which are reflected in our work; They also organize engaging awareness activities and events to showcase BIMMER's professional talents and personalities. What talents might you bring? :)
- Growth: BIMM is part of kyu collective which gives our employees access to the network's resources, training, offices, and more. We also prioritize your personal and professional development with opportunities like on-site Lunch n' Learns, conferences and online courses. Love 2 Learn.
BIMM is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment or interview process is required, and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.
AI In Recruitment
While we are exploring ways to best utilize AI in our hiring processes, BIMM currently does not use AI-enabled tools in our hiring process. All candidates are screened by humans, and approved by humans.
