Position Description

The Toronto Region Board of Trade (the Board) is looking for an experienced, professional writer with a strong grasp of narrative development and storytelling to research, draft, refine and facilitate content creation in response to corporate objectives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Editorial Strategy and Content, the Senior Writer will be responsible for writing and editing executive level speeches and remarks, CEO social media content, op-eds, corporate blogs, and other products as needed. The ideal candidate will be comfortable unpacking a combination of complex policy and economic subject matter, working with internal partners, and executive leaders, alongside external stakeholders to develop materials that further the Board’s thought-leadership position through audience reach and engagement. The ability to meet deadlines, a commitment to teamwork, and a keen eye for detail will be critical to succeed in this role.

Role Description:

• Deliver high-quality, client-focused, and compelling speech writing for the Board’s CEO, Board Chair, and other senior executives. Capture thematic narrative and storytelling that reflects the unique voice of the speaker.
• Craft innovative and compelling stories and storylines to intrigue and gain interest from different audiences, ensuring material align with the organization’s strategic priorities. In addition to remarks, products will include speaker notes, executive communications, social media copy, blogs, op-eds, web copy and other deliverables.
• Provide reliable editing services for the organization to ensure consistency of brand voice across all final content in accordance with company standards.
• Research and understand the story and hook behind a potential product, identifying target audience needs, current affairs and stakeholder perspective through interviews, online searches, review of existing Board position, and feedback.
• Present outlines, drafts, and final deliverables for input from various teams and departments within the organization.
• Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce quality content aligned to corporate marketing, communications, and public advocacy goals.
• Collaborate with members of the communications and marketing team from concept development to the delivery of published content.
• Develop best practices, processes, and templates to ensure corporate systems remain efficient and intact.

Your experience includes:

• 3-5 years’ experience with professional writing across a variety of channels.
• Proficiency in speech writing and development of executive voice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate to different audiences.
• Experience in multi-channel writing, design, storytelling, and strategic messaging.
• Strong organizational skills and time-management skills with the ability to work with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Journalism experience and/or strong understanding of journalism best-practices.

You’re often described as:

• A talented writer and storyteller who can translate meaning to different audiences.
• A journalistic investigator, motivated to dig in and find the story behind the content.
• A detail-oriented editor who can catch mistakes, ensure adherence with corporate content templates, and navigate competing deadlines.
• Customer-focused and collaborative with colleagues from all levels and departments.
• Highly organized and deadline driven.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Agile and open to changing directions, constructive criticism, adopting new practices, or learning something new.
• Empathetic and aware of interpersonal dynamics.
• A creative problem solver.

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade

At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be centre stage on the issues that matter to the region. Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include:

• Accountability – We are accountable to our Members, stakeholders and each other.
• Collaboration – We are our strongest when we work together.
• Connections – We engage and build communities.

Learn more about the exciting work the Board is doing at bot.com.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.