Role/Title: Associate Editor

Department: blogTO

Location: Toronto

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000

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

You are an experienced leader, digital editor and reporter with a passion for journalism. You have an insatiable curiosity to discover what’s new and will help lead a team reporting on people, places and stories not covered by other media. You’re comfortable working with a wide range of topics such as local news, lifestyle and culture that includes but is not exclusive to: breaking news, politics, real estate, events, nightlife, local travel and outdoors.

What You'll Do

• Act as a champion and leader for the blogTO brand 
• Mentor and lead more junior writers when it comes to themes & tone of coverage, and story selection 
• Collaborate with senior members of the ZDN editorial team when it comes to content coverage and direction, as well as syndication.
• Coordinate a seasonal editorial calendar with ideas for recurring and unique content
• Coordinate, suggest, and spearhead stories/series suitable for local and regional editorial, both daily and longer term
• Oversee food and lifestyle content, including legacy series
• Pursue your own editorial assignments and work as a reporter to bring your stories to fruition.
• Provide ongoing feedback to team members, nurture and train staff as applicable.
• Use analytics to pitch story ideas that are compelling and will drive conversation

• Conduct necessary research required to produce content, which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews and attending events 
• Maintain a long-term editorial calendar that details articles, columns, editorials, photography, and art needs.
• Liaise with internal departments on the development of series and features
• Lead editorial team meetings and pitch feasible story ideas
• Contribute to the conversation about culture in your city
• Work with a driven and highly motivated team to support overall editorial operations
• Plan, assign, and schedule content, as well as review pitches.
• Monitor engagement of articles and accept feedback from the editorial team in order to make necessary improvements or adjustments to work.
• Increase credibility of the company through quality, trustworthy, and ethical work
• Embrace and encourage a culture based on teamwork, creativity, and having fun

What You Have

• At least five years as a journalist, with two in a senior leadership role
• Proven professional experience as a digital reporter writing news, lifestyle, food, culture and/or other content.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and succeed in a fast-paced environment, as well as work collaboratively with the team to bring ideas to life
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Willingness to occasionally work unconventional hours, evenings, and weekends totaling 40 hours per week.
• Familiarity with the Google Workspace
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is also an asset.

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

Role/Title: Jr. Content Creator - Social Media Coordinator (12 Month Contract)

Department: ZDN

Location: Calgary or Vancouver

Salary Range: 50k-55k 

Who We Are

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. We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Social Media Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This position will be responsible for creating and executing social media content to accounts across multiple platforms and brands.

Who You Are

You are a social media enthusiast 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, growing online communities, and analyzing performance to optimize social media growth. You are self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently. You have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple brands/accounts simultaneously without compromising quality. You’re a team player with a collaborative mindset, adaptable in a fast-changing environment and you’re detail-oriented with a knack for understanding brand identity and tone.

What You'll Do

• Implement social media strategies for multiple brands to ensure brand consistency and engagement.
• Create engaging and relevant content for diverse audiences across various platforms, including text graphics, videos, and stories.
• Plan and schedule social media posts across platforms using scheduling tools to ensure timely and relevant content delivery.
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions across all social media platforms in a timely and professional manner, fostering community engagement and positive brand sentiment.
• Working with various teams to facilitate and execute video distribution across multiple social media platforms. 

What You Have

• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Content creation skills including producing graphics and copywriting.
• Proficiency with social media management tools like Meta Business Suite and Adobe applications such as Photoshop.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Meta/Instagram Insights, TikTok Analytics, etc.) to track and measure performance.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, small team environment.
• Creative thinker who stays ahead of digital trends and social media innovations.

• Experience with storytelling on social media platforms as well as graphic design skills are an asset.
• Familiarity with short-form video editing is a plus.

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 careers@Zoomermedia.ca

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