Bilingual Communications Specialist – 8-month Contract

Role Overview

• Supporting go-to-market objectives for Industry and Practice Area groups through strategic and tactical development of marketing copy, content, and internal and external communications.
• Constructing clear and crisp copy for: marketing materials, ads, press releases, website and intranet content, newsletters, articles, new hire announcements, info sheets, social media, deal summaries and other communication pieces.
• Drafting, copy editing and proofing internal communications.
• Writing and editing award submissions.
• Applying content marketing strategies to support practice/industry group objectives.
• Working with the Manager and Senior Director as appropriate to develop and implement marketing and communications plans to support firm strategic objectives and engage both internal and external audiences.
• Staying current on the cutting-edge marketing and communications strategies and tactics, and proactively applying the same.
• Maintaining editorial control of content on various firm channels to ensure content appropriateness, quality, and appearance.
• Working with stakeholders across the firm to proactively identify and pitch ideas for thought leadership content.
• Working with members of the leadership team and lawyers as required, to develop messaging.
• Ensuring that voice and language of content are consistent, overall tone and quality are appropriate and the brand language and position are reflected.
• Defining and maintaining overall adherence to the editorial/style guidelines.
• Contributing to the growing McCarthy Voice/ La voix McCarthy which is our style guide for consistency and standardization.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of related experience, ideally acquired in a law firm, professional services firm, ad agency or other position in which strong and varied writing skills are required.
• A completed degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Commerce preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of content marketing strategies and tactics and how to apply them.
• Strong knowledge of social media strategies, best practices and analytics.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading (quality control) skills.
• Bilingual (English/French) written and verbal communication skills is required.
• High level of organizational awareness and proven ability to work in a high-performing, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, national team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional project management and content management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including paid overtime
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.