Web Writer

Canadian Running; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Running magazine is seeking a full-time web writer to join our Toronto-based team. We want an energetic, deadline-driven writer who loves running and storytelling.

The ideal candidate will cover race news, gear reviews, nutrition, personal stories and running humour, with familiarity in Canadian and world elite running. Proficiency with WordPress and media handling is required.

Qualifications

• Competent and careful writer with a passion for running.
• Ability to cover race coverage, gear reviews, nutrition, personal stories and running humour.
• Familiarity with Canadian and international elite running.
• Proficiency in handling photo and video content and social media.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging web stories about topics runners love.
• Cover race coverage, gear reviews, nutrition, and personal stories.
• Publish content on WordPress and manage media assets.
• Collaborate with the team and meet deadlines; contribute new ideas.

Skills

Writing

Deadline-driven

WordPress

Photo/Video handling

Tools

WordPress

Job description

My friends at Canadian Running magazine are hiring a web writer. Toronto-based candidates are preferred, but outstanding offsite candidates will also be considered.

Do you write good? Do you run good? Are you passionate about both? Not either, has to be both.

Web writer (full-time), Canadian Running

Canadian Running, the biggest and most exciting publication in Canadian endurance sports, is hiring! We are looking for an energetic, deadline-driven and passionate team player for the challenging and fun position of web writer. The successful candidate will be a competent and careful writer, able to efficiently produce exciting and informative stories about topics runners love. This person will be interested in writing race coverage, gear reviews, nutrition, inspiring personal stories and running humour, and should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the world of Canadian and international elite running. They will also be conversant with WordPress, as well as be able to handle photo and video content and effectively use social media.

We are looking for a team player who can take direction and also be self-critical, yet independently bring new ideas to the table every day. To fulfill this role, you must be an active runner, acquainted with the Canadian running scene and knowledgeable about trends in the sport.

Candidates who can work full-time in our Toronto office are strongly preferred, but outstanding offsite candidates will be considered.