Junior Copywriter

For over 50 years, Cossette has been behind some of the biggest, most influential brands in Canadian culture. In fact, 98.5% of Canadians see our work every day. Which means, your parents too probably.

So if you want to impress your parents while doing the best work of your career, well…you know what to do.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $45,000-55,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for an existing vacancy

About the Role

Junior Copywriters are the emerging talents in Cossette's creative community. They bring energy, curiosity, and a sharp eye for ideas—jumping into briefs, learning the ropes, and building their craft under the wing of seasoned mentors. Hungry to grow and ready to contribute, they explore modern tools like AI, and start shaping ideas that flex across every channel. This role is all about showing potential, soaking up knowledge, learning from missteps and making your mark from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Copy Research: Research, fact-checking, and gathering information for various projects, considering nuances for different channels. Begin to experiment with modern writing tools, including generative AI, to brainstorm headlines, generate simple copy variations, or summarize research findings.
• Copy Execution: Draft short-form copy, headlines, and social media content under supervision, learning to tailor tone and length for specific channels.
• Brand Voice Application: Begin to understand and apply writing style to match different brand voices and target audiences across various platforms.
• Strategic Interpretation: Begin to interpret creative briefs and strategic direction to inform copy development, considering basic channel implications.
• Craftsmanship: Deliver copy that’s crisp, clean, and captivating. Apply a human touch to every line to ensure precision, depth, and emotional punch—including those generated by AI.
• Presentation Support: Assist in preparing written materials for internal and client presentations, demonstrating an understanding of how copy functions across channels.
• Organization & Accountability: Assist with organizing and maintaining creative files and assets for diverse channels. Take ownership / responsibility for the quality of creative files, decks and overall output.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in an advertising agency, internship, or related creative field.
• A portfolio (student and/or professional) demonstrating raw talent, conceptual promise, and a passion for advertising, with an understanding of how ideas can translate across different channels.
• Strong writing and grammatical skills with a growing understanding of craft nuances.
• Eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to take constructive feedback.
• Curiosity about brands, culture, and human behaviour, and how they interact across different media touchpoints.
• Openness to learning and experimenting with modern creative tools, including an introductory understanding of generative AI's role in multi-channel creative production.

What’s In It For You

We Value The ‘whole You’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.

We invest in your health and wellness

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
• Maternity leave top up program.

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on July 24th 2026

We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview.

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Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Cossette what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

By joining Cossette , you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

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