Copywriter 6-month Contract - Sydney

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia but we engage our Contractors and Freelancers all over the world to help us meet our crazy big goals. As a Contract at Canva you can work from the location listed above, meaning you have ultimate flexibility. Wherever works for you, works for us.

What you’d be doing in this role

We’re looking for a skilled Copywriter on a 6-month contract to join our Content Studio team, focusing on long-form educational and case study content. This role involves creating clear, engaging copy for a range of projects, including Design School certifications, webinar scripts, and written case studies.

The ideal candidate has a knack for simplifying complex ideas into digestible, impactful messages. You’ll write, review, and edit copy across multiple channels, collaborating with a team of content creators, educators, designers, and marketers to ensure all messaging aligns with Canva’s tone, voice, and values.

This role requires a balance of creative ideation and execution. You’ll be supported by a Creative Copy Lead and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional content that resonates with our diverse global audience.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

• Develop, draft, and edit copy for Design School certifications, webinar scripts, and written case studies.
• Maintain Canva’s brand voice across all deliverables, tailoring content to different audiences while ensuring consistency.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including educators, marketers, and designers, to bring ideas to life and align on messaging.
• Provide thoughtful feedback to team members, refining copy and storytelling for clarity and impact.
• Translate company goals into meaningful, impactful, and measurable content that resonates with audiences.
• Juggle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

You're probably a match if

• You have 4+ years as a copywriter, either agency or in-house, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to write for diverse formats and audiences.
• You have expertise across copy styles, from detailed long-form content to succinct, punchy messaging for social or web channels.
• You have familiarity with digital marketing conventions and trends, as well as writing for SEO, product education, and editorial contexts.
• You have a strong understanding of brand marketing channels and best practices.
• You're a team player who thrives in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.
• You have the ability to connect with audiences through compelling, clear, and empathetic storytelling.
• You have exceptional attention to detail, grammar, and style, with consideration for global audiences and internationalization.
• You're open to giving and receiving feedback, with the ability to clearly articulate and act on opportunities for improvement.

About the team

Canva’s in-house creative team is on a mission to make Canva the one of the most locally loved brand in the world. We work from concept to creation on world-class creative across brand communications, marketing campaigns, editorial content and production.

As part of this team, you’ll play a key role in crafting engaging, educational long-form content that builds brand equity and highlights Canva’s diverse community. We aim to create content that is human, inspiring, and empowering—helping our audiences connect deeply with Canva.

We move fast here at Canva, and this role will certainly keep you on your toes. We are looking for someone who loves roll up their sleeves and get stuff done. You’re who we want to work with if you can balance your brilliant creative streak with ruthless prioritisation that moves projects rapidly along.

We believe in attracting and nurturing world-class talent with a focus on diversity, community, career development – and doing the best work of our lives.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions to engage contractors based on your experience, skills and passion. When you signify interest in the Project, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview process.

Please note that contractor-accreditation meetings are conducted virtually.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.