ABOUT US:

Education is a right, not a privilege. Our mission at ApplyBoard is to make quality education accessible to students around the world. Through our platform, students from across the globe have access to the best institutions in Canada and the USA; allowing them to easily pursue their educational dreams. Our experts help streamline the application process from submission to enrolment and take care of all the details in between.

ApplyBoard now has the largest user-base in the study abroad industry in the world. We are backed by some of the most prestigious global venture capitalists in Silicon Valley and Toronto and are one of the fastest growing tech companies in the Waterloo region.

OUR TEAM:

We are a startup built on innovation and diversity. Our team comprises of over 50% women, 10 nationalities and over 25 languages spoken! Over the last 3.5 years, we have grown to have employees internationally, with team members in Canada, Vietnam, China, India, and Nepal, with no signs of slowing down!

The Role

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Craft compelling written content that resonates with ApplyBoard's numerous target audiences across various mediums and formats, including but not limited to, website copy, blogs, whitepapers, eBooks, webinars, reports, case studies, testimonials, and presentations
• Utilize content to establish ApplyBoard as a thought-leader within the EdTech landscape, building brand awareness and positively impacting operations
• Gain a deep understanding of the international education landscape and ApplyBoard's operations to develop relevant and informed content
• Pull and analyze large amounts of raw data, making educated conclusions to craft informative, information-heavy communications including industry and study trend reports, gated eBooks, and report publications
• Apply SEO best practices and research to optimize content
• Collaborate with other members of the Marketing Team to turn content into various formats, providing direction on design and distribution
• Work directly with members of our Leadership and Executive Teams to capture their tone and ghostwrite content for a variety of platforms
• Facilitate content brainstorming sessions within Marketing and cross-functionally
• Edit and proofread Marketing Team content
• Provide metrics to Marketing Management on content performance, making recommendations for optimization Assist with general content creation including weekly blogging
• Support the Director of Marketing and Marketing Communications Manager, with crisis management and communications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of professional writing and editing experience in a fast-paced environment, tech industry experience preferred
• A college degree or university diploma in communications, journalism, or a related field
• Exceptional written communication skills with strong attention to detail and editing ability
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain relationships with Management, Leadership, and Executives
• Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills resulting in the ability to hit aggressive deadlines
• Experience creating technical, editorial, and keyword-targeted content
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and principles
• Strong ability to turn raw data into captivating, and engaging stories
• Thrives in an independent work environment with the ability to problem-solve and manage
• Ability to work well under pressure while producing high-quality work

Samples of Work:

• Please provide us with links to an online portfolio with examples of guides, ebooks, reports, or long-form content.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to have an impact on a product that is positively affecting change to thousands of students lives every day
• Working alongside a brilliant and globally diverse team that is the fastest growing in the Waterloo region
• Great compensation and benefits package to keep you healthy and happy!

Thank you for your interest in ApplyBoard, however, only those applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

At ApplyBoard, we understand the value of having a diverse team. That's why we believe in providing equal opportunity regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.