Are you a masterful creative problem solver, passionate about the art and science of conversion-focused copywriting?

We are hiring a full-time virtual (work from home) direct response junior copywriter interested in developing their craft further at Rita Barry & Co.

This is an employed position with three weeks' vacation, 100% employer paid health benefits through Blue Cross, and a learning allowance to upgrade relevant skills. It's a salaried position for an individual eligible to work in Canada.

The expectation is for 40 hours over five days a week. Daily working times are somewhat flexible but the majority of working time is required from 9am - 5pm within Pacific to Eastern time zones.

What You Will Do : As a Junior Copywriter, you will immerse yourself in copywriting (comprising 85% of the role) and also tackle stretch assignments (15%).

Your daily responsibilities will include:

- Draft copy based on asset packages and direction from the Strategy team.
- Finalize and polish copy for clarity, voice, specificity and believability.
- Write copy for ad campaigns for existing funnels and launches.
- Develop testing hypotheses and create copy to improve targeted metrics across the copy assets you create.
- Keep the team updated on your progress.
- Actively participate in skill-building sessions, brainstorming, and workshops for the agency.

At Rita Barry & Co., we believe in the science of copywriting, leveraging research, frameworks, and formulas while infusing an artistic touch to engage our audience and drive conversions.

Responsibilities :

- Take end-to-end copy project ownership, crafting impactful content for both experiments and non-experiments.
- Fully participate in strategy and team meetings to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment.
- Champion a data-first approach to copywriting, drawing insights from voice-of-customer data and data-driven research.
- Collaborate closely with other team members to transform client desires into innovative,



conversion-focused concepts and copy.
- Craft persuasive, on-brand content for diverse brands, audiences, and price points.
- Present concepts and copy confidently in a compelling, persuasive manner.
- Provide and receive constructive criticism thoughtfully and with an eagerness to learn and grow. We rework copy until it's "right," no matter how many drafts it takes.

Requirements :

- Possess at least 1 year of direct response copywriting experience.
- Showcase a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to drive leads, and sales through your copywriting skills.
- Demonstrate a talent for rationalizing, judging, and organizing ideas.
- Strong attention to detail and picking up on procedures quickly (you don't need anyone to tell you something twice).
- Manage deadlines proactively and without a great deal of handholding (putting off work, then thinking you work best under pressure has no place here).
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively (we have a high standard of excellence).
- Access to strong internet connection and a quiet location, free from distractions, for meetings.
- Organized (client accounts have a million moving pieces and everything has to be easy to find and organized according to the company structure, not your personal preferences).
- Embrace constructive criticism and continuously challenge yourself to improve by asking how can I improve this result even more?
- Show an unwavering passion for the craft of copywriting and growing the businesses of the clients we serve.
- Care about the company, our clients, our vision, and our team.
- Optional: A degree in English, Marketing, Psychology, Journalism, or Science._

Benefits

- $45,000 - 60,000 annual salary depending upon experience
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- Learning and development budget (Paid courses & programs to uplevel conversion copywriting skills)
- 100% employer paid health advantages through Blue Cross
- 3 month trial as a contractor (same salary) before full time offer of employment is made

📌 Direct Response Junior Copywriter (Winnipeg)
🏢 Rita Barry E
📍 Winnipeg