City Editor
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Job Description
Role: City Editor
Department: Editorial (web)
Location: Calgary
Salary Range: $65000 $80000
Who we are
Zoomer Digital Network (ZDN) is a division under ZoomedMedia Limited and is the home of Canadas leading digital media brands including Daily Hive Curiocity blogTO Dished Offside The Peak and MobileSyrup and were looking to hire!
Who you are
You are an experienced manager digital editor and reporter with a passion for local journalism. You have an expert knowledge of Calgary and an insatiable curiosity to discover whats new and lead a team who will report on people places and stories not covered by other media. Youre comfortable working with a wide range of topics such as local news lifestyle and culture that includes but is not exclusive to: breaking news housing and real estate events food and restaurants nightlife shopping local travel and outdoors and the history of the city.
What youll do
- Lead a small team of local reporters covering local news culture food and lifestyle topics with an emphasis on original reporting.
- Plan assign and schedule content as well as review pitches.
- Help organize the writing photography and videography resources on the Calgary team to align with editorial priorities with input from regional and national brand leaders.
- Coordinate regional and provincial coverage with the Edmonton City Editor as necessary.
- Pursue your own editorial assignments and work as a reporter to bring your stories to fruition.
- Provide ongoing feedback to team members nurture and train staff as applicable.
- Participate in regular meetings via Google Meet as well as inperson meetings at the Calgary office.
What you have
- Proven professional experience as a manager editor and reporter covering local news lifestyle food culture and/or other content about Calgary or Alberta.
- Excellent time management. strong attention to detail and deep understanding of digital media and how to effectively write headlines and package content.
- Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment with quick turnarounds and deadlines lead manage and mentor a multiplatform team to bring ideas to life.
- Experience with data analytics tools and how to use them to shape editorial decisions.
- Willingness to work unconventional hours evenings and weekends totaling 40hours per week.
- Familiarity with the Google Suite and Adobe Photoshop.
- An undergraduate or master degree in Journalism is an asset.
What we offer
- Flexible Paid Time Off Policy to ensure youre able to get the break you need and work at an optimized level
- Opportunity for Growth
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Benefits package including dental vision and extended health starting after 3 months
We thank all applicants for applying however only successful candidates will be contacted.
**Please submit resumes as a PDF**
ZoomerMedia Limited is an organization that values creativity innovative thinking inclusion and diversity. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside passionate and intelligent individuals and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations during the application process please contact us at
Employment Type
Full-Time
