Copy Editor (6 month FTC)

DEPT

Toronto, hybrid This is a 6-month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension. This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. JOB PURPOSE You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering on-brand copy, working with AI-generated content across multiple platforms for one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. You possess a strong intuition and want to continue to learn, grow and challenge yourself. You are inspired by technology and the role a simple narrative plays in culture today. You thrive navigating complexity within teams, organizations, and creativity. You also have a strong desire to ensure that clients are extremely satisfied with our services and products. In addition, you possess strong problem-solving skills and a track record of success. You will be dealing with multiple personality types, and need to be able to adapt based on the person you are working and communicating with.  In your role, you will report to the Creative Director who will drive the strategy and direction for the creative team. You will support the strategic goals of the company by focusing on the success of these activities and assisting with meeting the short and long-term objectives of the organization. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Collaborate with a large team working at scale to meet and exceed our client’s needs. * Contribute to elevating brand through narrative development, UX writing, and conceptual thinking. * Work with content created by AI to ensure concise and compelling brand-voiced copy. * Articulate ideas into simple narratives for experience and presentation. * Edit and create headlines, CTAs, hashtags, and body copy. * Collaborate and develop relationships with our clients. * Responsible for bringing a solid point-of-view with fresh perspectives to the team. * Work with minimal processes in place, solving problems by being optimistic and using proactive thought processes and skills. * Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * 3-5 years of experience in a copywriter role, preferably with experience working with generative AI tools. * Experience in a creative agency a plus. * Bachelor's Degree with coursework in creative or technical writing or a related field is a plus. * Foundational understanding of Figma or equivalent Copy-Design workflow tools. WE OFFER * A flexible, hybrid/remote working policy * An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies * Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme. * 15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays). * Refreshments are provided in the office all week * Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. * Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. * Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. * Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 – $60,000 CAD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. AI Disclosure: At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used. This posting reflects an existing vacancy at DEPT®. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

9fin

About 9fin 9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion. Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows. 9fin replaces this broken infrastructure with a single platform that centralises proprietary credit data, deep analysis, and high-value workflows across global markets. Today, 9fin powers teams at 300+ blue-chip institutions worldwide, including global banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors. The business is scaling at exceptional speed, with rapid expansion in the US and best-in-class retention driven by deep workflow adoption. We’re at a defining inflection point. With proven product-market fit and strong, global market pull, 9fin is accelerating toward becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON Every day is different, but here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on: * Set the news agenda on distressed debt investing, restructurings and bankruptcies * Deliver and edit proprietary news, trend stories and enterprise stories. Editing duties include reviewing the sourcing, attribution, evaluating stakeholder responses and undertaking other legal checks * Manage a team of reporters and support their professional development * Work closely with credit and legal analysts on analytical pieces * Coordinate and collaborate with other teams on subjects such as private credit, leveraged finance, structured finance * Work with the 9fin engineering & business team to develop new product features and improve publishing processes ABOUT YOU If you are a financial journalist with editing and management experience, with the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you: * A strong knowledge of distressed debt investing, corporate restructuring and bankruptcy cases * Solid news judgment and ability to prioritize news coverage * Proven editing skills with the ability to turn around copy quickly and concisely, while maintaining a high attention to detail * Good understanding of Media Law * Excellent networking and relationship building skills * Effective written and verbal communication skills conveying messages accurately and concisely * Team player, but also able to work effectively alone (help is always at hand if you need though!) OUR BENEFITS We’re a scaling start up and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel. Financial & Insurance * Competitive Salary: $168,000-$200,000 * 401(k) (9fin pays 3%, employee contributions are uncapped) * Private Health Insurance, with Dental and Vision * Paid sick leave * Disability Insurance (New York) * Commuter Benefit Time off * 25 vacation days per year * Local public holiday * Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work * Work abroad for up to 3 months a year * 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service * Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available Training & Culture * Professional learning and development budget * AI experimentation budget of $1,000 per employee to trial AI tools * Bi-annual team socials * Summer and Winter company social events 9fin is an equal opportunities employer At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.

F2

ABOUT F2 F2 is the AI platform for private markets investors, purpose-built to transform how institutional teams underwrite, diligence, and deploy capital. Our AI converts messy, unstructured deal materials into investment-grade insights in minutes, helping private credit funds, commercial banks, investment banks, and private equity firms make faster, more confident decisions. Backed by leading investors, including NFX and Y Combinator, F2 is building the future of vertical AI for finance. We are growing quickly across New York, San Francisco, and London. ROLE OVERVIEW We are hiring a Product Marketing Lead to become F2's founding product marketing leader and own how the market understands our company, product, and category. This is a hands-on builder role with real ownership. You will create F2's positioning and messaging, quarterback product launches, build the sales enablement and customer-insight systems that help us win, and turn our strongest market insights into high-quality content. You will work at the center of Product, Growth, Sales, Customer Success, and leadership. The role reports to the Head of Growth, with our CEO serving as executive sponsor for F2's company narrative. This role is based in our New York City office and is fully onsite. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own positioning and messaging: Build F2's messaging architecture, category narrative, buyer personas, value propositions, and canonical source of truth. * Translate technical differentiation: Turn complex AI capabilities into clear commercial value for senior private-markets and banking buyers. * Quarterback product launches: Own the launch strategy, positioning, plan, timeline, readiness, enablement, and post-launch learning for major releases. * Build sales enablement: Create the decks, one-pagers, battlecards, objection guides, proof points, and training that sellers actually use. * Stay close to the field: Join prospect and customer calls to understand buyer language, objections, decision criteria, and competitive dynamics firsthand. * Own customer and market insight: Build a structured voice-of-customer and win-loss program, maintain our ICP and personas, and bring outside-in insight to Product and leadership. * Lead competitive intelligence: Monitor competitors and category shifts, identify recurring win and loss themes, and keep the field prepared. * Shape commercial strategy: Turn customer and market evidence into recommendations on pricing, packaging, use cases, and new-market opportunities. * Own the editorial engine: Set the content strategy and personally draft or edit priority website copy, launches, case studies, thought leadership, and customer stories. * Scale through partners: Manage agencies, freelancers, and specialist contributors while remaining accountable for the brief, voice, accuracy, and final quality. * Build F2's social narrative: Own the voice, calendar, and day-to-day publishing cadence until a specialist partner is in place, then manage that partner. * Strengthen paid creative: Provide Growth with the audience insight, customer language, proof points, hooks, and briefs behind high-performing campaigns. YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF * You have 6 or more years of product marketing experience, including meaningful time at an early-stage or high-growth B2B software company. * You have personally built or materially rebuilt positioning, messaging, launches, and sales enablement. * You have marketed a complex or technical product to senior enterprise buyers in a high-trust or regulated market. * You are an exceptional writer and editor who can personally create the work, not just direct it. * You have conducted customer, prospect, and win-loss interviews and can turn qualitative evidence into commercial action. * You know how to create sales assets and enablement systems that sellers adopt. * You can lead cross-functional launches, manage dependencies, and hold peers and executives accountable. * You move comfortably between strategy and execution without waiting for a large team or perfect infrastructure. * You can challenge founders and senior leaders constructively, then commit fully once a decision is made. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience as the first or founding product marketer at a Seed through Series B company. * Experience in vertical AI, fintech, private markets, banking, enterprise data, or another complex regulated category. * Direct exposure to private credit, private equity, commercial banking, investment banking, underwriting, or diligence workflows. * Experience with pricing, packaging, category strategy, or new-market entry. * A portfolio that demonstrates outstanding positioning, writing, launches, enablement, and customer storytelling. WHY F2 * Build from the ground up: Create the product marketing function at a fast-growing vertical AI company. * Define an emerging category: Shape how the intersection of AI and private markets is understood. * Work on consequential problems: Help sophisticated financial institutions make better, faster investment decisions. * Operate with real ownership: Work directly with founders, product leaders, sellers, and customers on decisions that materially affect company growth. * Join a high-caliber team: Work in person with an ambitious team across New York, San Francisco, and London. COMPENSATION The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000, plus equity and benefits. The total rewards package at F2 includes base salary, equity in the form of stock options, and benefits. Our cash compensation and equity ranges are based on market data pulled from Pave. Offers are based on demonstrated experience, expertise, and performance in our interview process. For exceptionally senior candidates, final compensation may vary based on scope and experience. F2 is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.