Description

Title: Ecommerce Copywriter (EN/FR)

Location: Remote, Vancouver preferred for time-zone alignment and occasional in-person collaboration.

Salary: $25-$30/hr, 24 hours/weekly

The Company

JD Sports is a global leader in athletic fashion and streetwear, known for delivering the latest styles from top brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and more. At JD Sports Canada, we are expanding rapidly and investing in Ecommerce talent to elevate our online channel. We are looking for an English and French Copywriter to help manage a best-in-class online shopping experience and drive online sales.

The Opportunity:

JD Sports is looking to add a part-time eCommerce Copywriter (English and French) to our growing team. This role leads copywriting efforts across the JD Canada’s sites, collaborating with freelance writers and ensuring consistent, SEO-optimized content for product descriptions, blogs, and more. It also involves developing copy style guides, conducting audits, and collaborating with other departments to maintain brand consistency. Strong writing skills, SEO knowledge, and experience with Shopify are key.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Write engaging, brand-appropriate English and French product descriptions for footwear, apparel and accessories across leading global brands.
  • Translate all content into Canadian French, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance.
  • Adhering to the cross-fascia copy style guides to maintain a consistent tone of voice.
  • Working with various departments to complete other copywriting or translating assignments such as in-store activations, marketing initiatives, paid/organic search, blogs/editorial content, FAQ and policy pages, web banners, etc.
  • Schedule and complete audits of all copy channels/elements; develop and apply practical recommendations/improvements.
  • Liaise with Merchandising and Buying departments to ensure brand and internal assets are optimized to minimize inconsistencies.
  • Work with stakeholders to develop a strong SEO informed approach to copy whilst maintaining a strong brand presence. Increasing SEO share of voice.
  • Proactively keep up with SEO trends, developing and implementing new trends.
  • Continuously develop and improve the copy workflow to better facilitate copy and content creation.
  • Provide constructive feedback, proofreading and editing across all fascia.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

  • Strong/proven writing skills in both English and French
  • Previous copywriting and translation experience strongly preferred
  • Open and receptive to constructive feedback
  • Strong time management and organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines for product/campaign launches
  • Ability to work independently and adapt in fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail
  • Knowledge of basic SEO
  • Experience using Shopify