Staff Writer Dished Toronto
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Job Description
Role/Title:Staff Writer Dished Toronto
Department:Editorial (web)
Location:Toronto
Salary Range:$55000$60000
Who We Are
ZoomerMedia owns and operates media across all platforms TV radio print and digital through leading brands: blogTO Daily Hive Curiocity The Peak MobileSyrup Vision TV The New Classical 96.3 FM Zoomer Radio Zoomer Magazine the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) and more. Founded by television and media icon Moses Znaimer in 2008 Zoomer is a multiplatform media company devoted to creating content and experiences for Canadas most powerful audiences: the 18.1 million people aged 45plus aka Zoomers and the 15.1 million Millennials and Gen Zs coincidentally also called Zoomers who follow in their footsteps.
Zoomer Digital Network is ZoomerMedias new digital media division with the acquisitions of Canadas largest brands such as blogTO Daily Hive Curiocity and many more.
Who You Are
You have an insatiable curiosity for Torontos food and beverage scene. Youre just as excited about breaking restaurant news as you are about profiling a holeinthewall spot thats been serving the same dish for decades. Youre a confident writer a natural storyteller and a culturesavvy content creator who thrives in a fastpaced digital newsroom and loves being on the pulse of whats new next and fresh on the menu.
What Youll Do
- Report and write fresh onbrand and credible content while ensuring accuracy timely reporting and engaging storytelling across multiple platforms.
- Write multiple pieces daily and ensure consistent content cadence.
- Pitch feasible stories daily and take assignments from your editor that align with Disheds editorial focus.
- Ensure articles follow company guidelines including proper sourcing factchecking and adherence to the Dished style guide.
- Conduct necessary research including interviews event coverage and staying informed on food trends and the local dining scene.
- Create written content using strong visual storytelling and platform best practices. Select edit or highquality images and videos to accompany stories.
- Monitor article performance and adjust content strategy based on engagement metrics and audience behaviour.
- Occasionally host or appear oncamera for social media content video segments or event coverage.
- Stay uptodate with social media trends competitor activity and industry best practices to enhance content strategy.
- Attend events and tastings on behalf of the Company during work hours evenings and sometimes weekends.
- Maintain a deep understanding of your assigned citys food and beverage scene from fine dining to casual eats.
- Be a team player and collaborate with editors social media managers photographers and videographers to produce compelling content.
- Other tasks as assigned by your manager.
The roles duties and responsibilities enclosed within are not an exhaustive list and are subject to change. Your manager may ask you to assist with other tasks from time to time.
What You Have
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in Journalism Communications or a related field is considered an asset.
- Proven professional experience as a digital reporter ideally covering food lifestyle culture or news with a strong focus on Toronto.
- Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with a portfolio that showcases your ability to produce clean engaging and accurate content in a fastpaced digital environment.
- Ability to pitch original ideas take direction and consistently meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments.
- A selfstarter who thrives working independently and collaboratively as part of a tightknit creative team.
- Excellent time management organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Comfortable working flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends to attend events tastings and openings.
- Familiarity with Google Suite; experience with Adobe Photoshop or basic photo editing tools is a plus.
- Oncamera experience and a strong understanding of social media best practices are also an advantage.
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 both professional and personal 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.
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 selection process please contact us at
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
