Copywriter

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Gap Adventures
City	Toronto
Job Category	Creative & Design
Job Title or Project	Copywriter
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	Post Secondary Education OR Equivalent Experience
Minimum Experience Required	5+ Years
Contact E-Mail	employment@gap.ca
Contact Fax	416 260 1888
Description
Gap Adventures, the leader in small group Adventure Travel has been awarded one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies and was voted the #1 “Do-It-All” Tour Operator on Earth by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. We strive to show our travellers the real world by taking them off the beaten track to the heart of the destination, and to meet the locals who call it home. Gap Adventures is seeking a conceptual and savvy Copywriter to create all written communications that support the company’s marketing objectives. The successful candidate is one who can craft a consistent voice to accurately reflect the brand’s unique personality and spirit and who also knows how to appeal to our target audience. This is a writing intensive job and is suited to an individual who is comfortable writing large amounts of body copy as well as producing smart and insightful headlines that demand attention. Responsibilities: •Develop clear, persuasive, original copy for marketing communications initiatives including but not limited to online content, brochures, advertising campaigns, promotions, newsletters, newsletters outdoor, direct mail, P.O.P graphics, retail design and in-store branding. •Produce intelligent, captivating and insightful content that reflects the brand personality and establishes a meaningful relationship with our consumers. •Set the tone and elevate the level of writing submissions with respect to commission writers on a ongoing basis. •Revise, edit and proofread large amounts of body copy checking for spelling and grammar. Skills: •Eye for detail and creative •Superior written and oral communications skills •Excellent writing and grammatical skills and ability to write in both business and promotional language. •Strong editing •Excellent proofreading skills •Exceptional time management and organizational skills •Must be highly flexible and work well under pressure and deadlines and ability to rapidly adapt to changes in content is essential. Qualifications: • University/College degree/diploma in Journalism, Communications, Business Writing or English •5 years experience in copywriting •Work experience in the travel industry is an asset •International travel experience or a passion for travel is a must! Join an award winning company of travellers who think globally and identify locally in a dynamic team environment. An attractive salary, comprehensive benefits and exciting travel opportunities await. Visit our website, www.gapadventures.com/careers to learn more about our exciting company and other employment opportunities. Please reply in confidence to employment@gap.ca  indicating “Copywriter” in the subject line and please outline your salary expectations. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact Information
Contact:	Human Resources Dept
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M5V2H5 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	employment@gap.ca
Web Site:	http://www.gapadventures.com