About the role#
The Content Strategy and Development Co-op role provides an opportunity to contribute to the creation and management of content within the Personal and Business Banking division. You will support the end-to-end content lifecycle, from initial brief and editorial planning to final distribution and maintenance. This position involves working across multiple formats, including articles, videos, podcasts, and client emails.
What you'll do#
- Write, edit, and curate content while ensuring it meets high quality standards, brand voice, accessibility, and compliance regulations.
- Translate complex financial topics into clear and engaging material for clients.
- Assist in building briefs and managing the editorial calendar to coordinate project timelines.
- Manage content development workflows, including handling reviews and approvals with internal partners.
- Partner with internal teams such as Marketing, Client Strategy, Communications, Legal, and Digital.
- Collaborate with external vendors and agencies to support production.
- Support the distribution of content across digital platforms and maintain content libraries through updates and audits.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate, MBA, or Masters program with a major in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism.
- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to distill technical financial concepts into clear content.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative and proactive mindset with experience building relationships across teams.
- Attention to detail regarding brand, compliance, and accessibility standards.
- Comfort working with content workflows and digital platforms.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada and current residency within the country.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About CIBC
CIBC is a public banking institution based in Toronto, Ontario. It provides services across retail banking, business banking, wealth management, and wholesale banking. The company employs over 48,000 people. It operates with a focus on delivering financial products to clients.
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