Staff Writer (Vancouver)
Role: Staff Writer
Department: Daily Hive Editorial
Location: Vancouver
Salary: $52,000 to $58,000
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 Canada's most powerful audiences: the 18.1 million people aged 45-plus aka "Zoomers", and the 15.1 million Millennials and Gen Zs, coincidentally also called Zoomers, who follow in their footsteps.
Zoomer Digital Network is ZoomerMedia’s new digital media division with the acquisitions of Canada’s largest brands, such as blogTO, Daily Hive, Curiocity, Mobile Syrup, and many more.
Who You Are
You are an ambitious reporter with a passion for local news and a journalism background. You understand Vancouver and are curious about the city's happenings. You look for stories about people and places that are not covered by other media and are comfortable conducting interviews. You prioritize accuracy and organize your time well, pivoting when needed. You envision yourself reporting on a wide range of topics, including local news, lifestyle, culture, breaking news, housing and real estate, events, food and restaurants, nightlife, shopping, local travel, outdoors, and the city's history.
What You'll Do
- File multiple news and lifestyle stories daily, following Daily Hive’s style guide
- Publish posts ranging from breaking news stories to politics to development to simpler photo/video posts
- Use analytics data to come up with ideas, and scroll through the news to pitch stories every morning
- Keep an eye on Daily Hive stories, replicating successful formats from other desks
- Survey social media for ideas: TikTok, Reddit, X, Facebook and more.
- Create great and constantly improving packaging (headlines, cover photos) for your story
- Find unique angles to stories that our competitors haven’t found
- Be open to covering stories of a sensitive nature
- Conduct necessary research required to produce content, which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews and attending events
- Work as part of a team with the rest of our Vancouver editorial staff
- Learn from the kinds of stories other staff writers and your manager pitch daily to develop a better understanding of our pitches and coverage.
- Attend editorial team meetings and pitch feasible story ideas
- Prioritize journalistic ethics and credibility in your final copy
- Take high-quality photos to accompany articles as needed
- Take accountability for your work and be open to constructive criticism
- Have a willingness to chase stories out in the field
- Other tasks, as required by your manager.
What You Have
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in the use of WordPress or other CMS
- Ability to produce legally tight copy and spot disinformation
- Understanding of social media and SEO, and their importance to publishing
- Skilled with photography and photo editing is an asset
- Understanding of Canada’s digital media landscape
- Respect for deadlines and time management
What We Offer
- Flexible paid time off policy to ensure you're 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.
***Please submit your resume in PDF format only. ***
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 hr@zoomermedia.ca