Headquartered in Montreal, with offices in Singapore and Dubai, gsmprjct° is a pioneer in the fields of exhibition design and immersive visitor experiences. Our portfolio includes a rich and varied collection of prestige projects, from permanent and temporary exhibitions to observation decks and corporate experiences. Since 1958, we have worked in a diverse range of fields encompassing ancient history and archaeology, science and popular culture, sports and politics, and everything in between. Whether we are working with real estate developers, governments, museums, private companies, or foundations, our goal is always the same: to create experiences that help visitors understand.
Working under the direction of the firm's Head of Content, as well as the project-specific Content Director, the Copywriter is responsible for writing exhibition texts. The Copywriter may also be involved in developing the content structure for the exhibition and/or for providing other texts needed for the project as it evolves through its varying stages of development.
Please note that we are looking primarily for candidates with experience writing for museums or exhibitions in other contexts. That said, we will also consider writers with experience in related fields, including journalism, media, and arts and culture. All texts are to be written in English.
We are looking for both full-time and part-time writers. Work starts in May.
RESPONSIBILITIES
: Work closely with the Content Director to develop all exhibition content and texts
: Write all exhibition copy, including text panels, labels, media texts, and interactive texts
: Conduct content-specific research (archives, governmental, museum, etc.)
: Edit and/or proofread texts and content provided by various stakeholders and experts
: Collaborate closely with the rest of the project team to ensure accuracy of content, integration of exhibition elements, adherence to schedules, etc.
: Follow up copywriting process with broader team of writers, editors, proofreaders, graphic designers, translators, and text production coordinators
NECESSARY COMPETENCIES / APTITUDES / QUALITIES
: A passion for written communication
: Resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial spirit
: An ability to work autonomously
: A collaborative mentality and a team-player attitude
: Strong analytical skills and an ability to synthesise information
: An editor's eye for the English language
: Broad general knowledge, a fondness for the details, and limitless curiosity
REQUIREMENTS
: Experience writing content for exhibitions
: Bachelor's degree in language, literature, or other related subject
: Advanced comprehension of English grammar and vocabulary
: Comfortable functionality, at the very least, with spoken French
: Strong capabilities in content-creation tools like Microsoft Office Suite
NOTES
: A background in economics, science and technology, building construction, or the Arctic will be an asset given the subject matter of the various projects
TO APPLY
Please send a CV and cover letter to jobs@gsmprjct.com Application deadline: Tuesday, April 26, 2016
