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Job Description
Role/Title:Staff Writer
Department:Daily Hive
Location:Vancouver
Salary Range: $53000 to $57000
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 are an experienced digital reporter and storyteller with a passion for local journalism. You have an expert knowledge of Vancouver and an insatiable curiosity to discover whats new and to report on people places and stories not covered by other media. Youre comfortable reporting on 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
- Report on news and lifestyle stories in an entertaining and timely manner every day sometimes breaking at any moment
- Publish posts ranging from breaking news stories to local politics to development to more simple photo/video posts
- Use analytics to pitch story ideas that are compelling and will drive conversation in Vancouver
- Work with team members on story producing and prioritize coverage/stories.
- Follow viral and emerging trends on media and social media
- Conduct necessary research required to produce content which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews and attending events
- Work ahead to schedule weekend content for Daily Hive
- Attend editorial team meetings and pitch feasible story ideas.
- Keep uptodate with news and events happening around the country and contribute to the conversation about culture in Vancouver.
- Increase credibility of the company through quality trustworthy and ethical work.
- Capture quality photos for accompanying articles as needed.
- Flex your creative muscles to craft unique content.
- Monitor engagement of articles and accept feedback from the editorial team in order to make necessary improvements or adjustments to work.
- Other tasks as required by your manager.
What You Have
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience as a writer or reporter
- Proficiency in the use of WordPress or other CMS
- Understanding of social media and SEO and their importance to publishing
- Skilled with photography and photo editing is an asset
- Ability to efficiently and effectively proofread and edit content.
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
