Junior Copywriter

About the Company

Mekanism is a modern full-service agency that blends bold creativity with analytical thinking to produce work that stands out and delivers results. The agency partners with brands to create impact across the full customer journey, with a focus on brand building at scale.

The company operates across eight offices in the US and Canada and works with leading North American brands, including CAMH, Boston Pizza, AGF, Koodo Mobile, and Public Mobile.

About the Role

Mekanism is looking for a Junior Copywriter who brings energy, initiative, and a genuine passion for making great creative work. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft, enjoys working in a collaborative agency setting, and has a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

In this position, you will partner directly with an Art Director and collaborate with teams across the agency to develop multi-channel campaigns of varying scope. You should be a sharp conceptual thinker with interest in creative ideas, popular culture, new technologies, and language, along with the confidence to take direction and solve problems effectively.

Compensation

The salary for this role is expected to fall between CAD 50,000 and CAD 60,000 per year, based on experience. This is an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop original ideas and confidently present concepts with enthusiasm.
• Work alongside an Art Director to shape creative ideas that align with project goals.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Account Services, Strategy, and Delivery teams from the initial brief through production.
• Help raise the agency’s creative bar by contributing to impactful, award-quality work.
• Stay current on new technologies, innovations, and social, cultural, and industry trends so client ideas remain relevant and effective.
• Make sure all messaging supports client objectives.
• Write with clarity, precision, and persuasiveness while maintaining grammatical and factual accuracy.
• Prepare and polish concepts for internal reviews and client-facing presentations.
• Support other teams by contributing to their creative briefs when needed.
• Participate actively in brainstorming and creative planning discussions.
• Offer practical solutions and work as a dependable team player.
• Be comfortable operating in an integrated agency environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in an agency setting.
• Strong background in social content.
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking ability.
• Good listener who can accept feedback and grow from constructive critique.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, deadlines, and direction.
• Comfort in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Genuine interest in producing standout creative work that drives results.
• Undergraduate diploma or degree in design, marketing, or a related equivalent field.

What We Offer

The role comes with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture that values individuality and fresh thinking. Employees work with strong colleagues and high-quality clients in a supportive environment.

• Hybrid work arrangements with flexible hours.
• Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks, plus 1 additional week during the holidays.
• Agency summer days, with exact details varying by campus and agency.
• Modern open-plan coworking spaces with coffee and snack bars in a convenient neighborhood near shops, restaurants, and public transit.
• Dog-friendly offices, dedicated play rooms for families, and private wellness rooms in select locations.
• Team events such as holiday parties, seasonal get-togethers, weekly happy hours, and guest speaker sessions.
• Access to learning and development sessions, plus annual career and growth conversations.
• Internal opportunities across all agencies within the network.
• Internal EDI groups, programs, and employee resource group opportunities.
• Flexible benefits tailored to different life stages, including a personal wellness spending account that can be used for gym fees, pet care, education expenses, and more.
• Comprehensive mental health support, including virtual therapy, therapist-guided iCBT programs, 24/7 clinician access, and additional wellness resources for employees and families.
• Dedicated play rooms for days when children need to accompany you, and wellness rooms for time to reset.
• A responsible sick and personal absence policy for unexpected obligations or emergencies.
• Maternity leave top-up program.

Additional Information

This position is intended to be inclusive and accessible. Mekanism is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. If accommodations are needed during the interview process, candidates are encouraged to request them.

Joining Mekanism also means becoming part of Plus Company, a network of entrepreneurial creative agencies that believes ambitious ideas can become reality.

This job posting expires on June 12, 2026.

Employee and applicant privacy information is provided separately by the employer.

• Create original concepts and present ideas confidently and with energy.
• Collaborate with an Art Director to build concepts that meet the brief and project goals.
• Work with Creative Directors, Account Services, Strategy, and Delivery teams throughout briefing, development, and production.
• Contribute to strong, high-calibre creative work that elevates the agency’s overall standards.
• Track new technologies and shifts in culture, society, and the industry to keep ideas relevant for target audiences.
• Ensure all copy and messaging remain aligned with client objectives.
• Write clearly, persuasively, and accurately, with attention to grammar and content quality.
• Refine concepts for internal reviews and client presentations.
• Assist other teams with creative briefing support as required.
• Take part in brainstorming and creative strategy sessions.
• Bring practical solutions and contribute as a dependable collaborator.
• Operate effectively in a fully integrated agency setting.

• 0 to 3 years of agency experience.
• Strong comfort with social content.
• Excellent conceptual and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to listen well and respond constructively to feedback.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and guidance.
• Ability to stay effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for developing creative work that performs.
• Undergraduate diploma or degree in design, marketing, or an equivalent discipline.

• Hybrid work setup with flexible hours.
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks, plus an extra week over the holidays.
• Agency summer days, subject to local policy differences.
• Modern shared workspaces with coffee, snacks, and easy access to transit, shops, and dining.
• Dog-friendly environment, family play rooms, and wellness rooms in select offices.
• Regular social activities, happy hours, and speaker sessions.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Internal mobility across the agency network.
• EDI programs and employee resource group involvement.
• Flexible benefits with wellness spending support.
• Mental health resources including therapy and 24/7 clinician access.
• Sick and personal absence support policy.
• Maternity leave top-up program.