Junior Content Creator - Host and Producer

Daily Hive; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company based in Calgary is seeking a Junior Content Creator to produce engaging video content for social media platforms. This role involves scripting, hosting, and editing short-form videos with a focus on lifestyle and culture, contributing to brands like Daily Hive and Curiocity. The ideal candidate is a confident storyteller, experienced in creating viral content, and eager to work in a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong presence on camera for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram.
• Experience writing scripts for short-form video.
• Familiar with blogging styles of Daily Hive and Curiocity.

Responsibilities

• Script, host, edit, and post Green Screen videos for digital channels.
• Write engaging scripts tailored for social media.
• Collaborate on pitches and revisions with the team.

Skills

On-camera presence

Video editing

Social media growth

Scriptwriting

Storytelling

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Job description

Junior Content Creator - Host and Producer

Location: Calgary, AB Posted on: Jun 18

Role/Title: Junior Content Creator - Host and Producer

Salary Range: 50,000-55,000

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 and many more.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will have a passion for appearing on-camera and producing vertical, Green Screen video content for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts with a focus on lifestyle and culture including events, food, travel, nightlife, shopping and other topics.

You’re a charismatic, energetic and confident digital storyteller and on-camera host with a passion for local journalism and storytelling looking to make an impact across multiple brands while being part of a supportive and collaborative team.

You have hands-on experience creating engaging content geared towards virality and social media growth on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms and know how to grab a viewer’s attention in the first 3 seconds and hold it. Whether you’re breaking down a big news story, covering a viral moment, or letting our audiences know about the latest festivals in their community, you can effectively communicate the most important information in a clear and compelling way.You are self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and possess the ability to work independently as well as with a team and are adaptable in a fast-changing environment and you’re detail-oriented with a knack for understanding brand identity and tone. You can script and edit your own content and understand what content types perform on platforms like TikTok and Instagram

What You'll Do

• Pitch, script, host edit and post both editorial and sponsored short-form Green Screen videos for ZDN’s channels BlogTO, Daily Hive and Curiocity
• Write engaging scripts for both editorial and sponsored content
• Collect supporting images, headlines and visuals for use in green screen videos
• Edit and deliver short-form videos on tight deadlines
• Tailor your tone to different platforms and brands
• Work closely with the Green Screen Lead to ensure content is on-brand and impactful
• Participate in discussions around weekly assignments, pitches, revisions and more as necessary.
• Join the video team on on-site shoots as needed.

What You Have

• Strong on-camera presence, on-camera experience creating content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts and/or Instagram and a love of storytelling!
• Experience writing scripts for short-form video and a deep understanding of Canadian news.
• Familiarity with blogTO, Daily Hive and Curiocity’s tone and content style
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and consistently hitting deadlines while balancing a number of projects at once.
• Experience with basic video editing software (CapCut, TikTok, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Ability to work unconventional hours, evenings and weekends as applicable.
• Candidate is a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with the team when required.

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]