Content Creator & Staff Writer

Daily Hive; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local media organization in Calgary is seeking a Content Creator & Staff Writer to produce engaging content and report on local events. The ideal candidate is a keen storyteller with 1 to 3 years of experience in digital media or journalism. Responsibilities include creating content for various platforms, conducting research, and building relationships within the community. This role offers a hybrid work environment, flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Professional and personal growth opportunities

Benefits package after 3 months

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in digital media, social content, or journalism.
• Excitement and ability to cover local events.
• Ability to generate engaging content for social media.

Responsibilities

• Write and create accurate, engaging content for various platforms.
• Produce multiple pieces daily while meeting tight deadlines.
• Research stories including interviews and local culture trends.

Skills

Digital media storytelling

Social media content creation

Time management

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid) Posted on: Feb 2

Role: Content Creator & Staff Writer

Department: Curiocity

What You’ll Do

• Write and create fresh, on-brand, and credible written content, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and engaging storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Create original content with strong visual storytelling and brand alignment in mind, selecting, editing, or shooting photos and/or short-form video as needed.
• Produce multiple pieces per day, sometimes on a tight deadline, while maintaining a consistent content cadence.
• Pitch relevant, exciting story ideas daily and take assignments from your editor, jumping on timely moments that matter to Calgarians.
• Ensure all content adheres to company guidelines, including proper sourcing, fact-checking, and compliance with our editorial standards and style guide.
• Conduct research to support stories, including interviews, event coverage, and tracking lifestyle, travel, and local culture trends.
• Monitor web and social performance and adjust content strategies based on audience engagement and analytics.
• Attend events, previews, and openings, creating content in real time or shortly after, with flexibility for evenings and weekends (always for fun).
• Build relationships with venues, PR reps, and event organizers as a trusted, professional representative of the brand.
• Stay current on social media trends, competitor activity, and digital best practices to continually evolve content.
• Maintain a deep understanding and excitement for Calgary’s lifestyle, events, travel, and culture scene.
• Collaborate with our editorial, social, and video teams, giving and receiving feedback, and helping test new ideas and series.

What You Bring

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in digital media, social content, or journalism, ideally in a local or lifestyle context.
• A curious self-starter who thrives working independently from home and also collaboratively within a tight-knit, creative team. A dynamic personality who is deeply plugged into Calgary’s lifestyle, events, and culture scene with a passion for sharing local happenings with others.
• A strong storyteller who’s comfortable writing, filming, and being on camera.
• Excitement and ability to attend and cover local events while building meaningful relationships on behalf of the brand.
• Ability to pitch original ideas, take direction, and consistently meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments.
• Ability to generate relevant and engaging content tailored for social media.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple pieces a day while staying calm on tight deadlines and maintaining a keen attention to detail.

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.

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 [e-mail]