Staff Writer

Daily Hive; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company is seeking a Staff Writer in Vancouver to report on local news, lifestyle, and more. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and is comfortable in a hybrid work environment. This role includes filing multiple stories daily and engaging with community topics. A passion for storytelling and social media is essential, along with an understanding of Canada's digital landscape. Salary ranges from $52,000 to $58,000 annually.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Benefits package including dental and vision

Qualifications

• Ambitious reporter with a passion for local news and a journalism background.
• Comfortable conducting interviews and prioritizing accuracy.
• Curious about city happenings and able to cover a range of topics.

Responsibilities

• File multiple news and lifestyle stories daily.
• Publish posts ranging from breaking news to lifestyle pieces.
• Conduct necessary research including interviews and attending events.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in WordPress or other CMS

Understanding of social media and SEO

Photography and photo editing skills

Strong time management

Job description

Overview

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Role: Staff Writer

Department: Daily Hive Editorial

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 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 (Zoomers) and the 15.1 million Millennials and Gen Zs (also Zoomers). ZoomerDigital 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 scan 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 strong and 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, including 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
• 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
• Photography and photo editing are 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 can take breaks and work at an optimized level
• Opportunities for both professional and personal growth
• Hybrid work environment
• Benefits package including dental, vision and extended health starting after 3 months

Important: 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, innovation, 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]