Do you want to join the blogTO team?

With the end of year in sight now's the time for us to do a bit of navel gazing and help round out the team as we head into 2015. We have a number of paid freelance positions available as well as a full time gig. Read on to find out more about who we're looking for and how to apply.

WEEKEND AND EVENINGS EDITOR

We're looking for someone to join us as our first full-time Weekend and Evenings Editor to edit, write and publish content when most people are at the bars or having brunch.

The ideal candidate should have a journalism background and at least 1-2 years of online writing and editing experience with good knowledge of the various aspects of Toronto lifestyle and culture that the site covers.

Primary responsibilities will be weekend and evening content planning, writing, editing posts submitted by our freelance team, covering breaking news and posting to our various social media channels.

You may also be tasked with covering weekend and evening events, checking out new bars and nightlife related assignments.

The Weekend and Evenings Editor will be expected to be available to work full time Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm as well as afternoons and evenings three times a week.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency with Photoshop for photo editing and ability to take photos for the site as needed.


• Solid understanding and track record with using social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.


• A self starter who can work independently as well as with a team, highly organized and ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• A knack for finding interesting news stories and post ideas beyond what's being reported in mainstream media.

FREELANCE WRITER - HOME DECOR

We have an immediate opening for a freelance writer to write articles on a number of home decor related topics. If you're the kind of person who trolls Houzz, reads Design Lines front to back or are obsessed with other people's renovation projects this might be for you.

Expert knowledge of local design resources ranging from places to get tile, steel and lumber, paint and hardware stores would be an essential requirement for this role.

Additional Requirements:

• A Journalism background or 1-2 year of online writing experience.


• Solid research skills and the ability to write concise, punchy prose in article or list-based formats.


• Good organizational skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• A knack for finding what's new, unique and interesting to the site's readership.

FREELANCE WRITER - TECHNOLOGY

We have an immediate opening for a freelance writer to contribute ongoing articles covering Toronto's tech scene. You're in-the-know about the latest local start-ups, consumer-focused apps and other tech related products and services being crafted in Toronto.

Please note that our tech coverage does not include enterprise or business to business products or services, nor does it include any product reviews of gadgets (unless it's something just introduced by a local company).

Additional Requirements:

• A Journalism background or 1-2 year of online writing experience.


• Solid research skills and the ability to write concise, punchy prose in article or list-based formats.


• Good organizational skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• The ability to write tech related articles that appeal to a general (non tech-based) readership.

FREELANCE WRITER - REAL ESTATE

We have an immediate opening for a freelance writer to write articles on a number of real estate related topics including our popular House of the Week feature as well as notable new real estate developments in the city. If you're the kind of person who spends their evenings surfing real estate listings sites or reads The Mash just for kicks then this job might have your name on it.

Good knowledge of Toronto neighbourhoods, realtors, developers and an eye for what makes good real estate p0rn would be key attributes you bring to the table.

Additional Requirements:

• A Journalism background or 1-2 year of online writing experience.


• Solid research skills and the ability to write concise, punchy prose in article or list-based formats.


• Good organizational skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• Proficiency with Photoshop (or similar tool) for photo re-sizing or editing images to meet the site's photo formatting specifications.

FREELANCE WRITER - ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

We're looking for writers able to contribute to our ongoing signs you grew up in series for Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Markham, Woodbridge/Vaughan, Rexdale or Etobicoke. If you grew up in any of these places and can come up with a funny and insightful list of 10 signs please drop us a line.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in applying for one of these role? Just send an email to jobs [at] blogto [dotcom] with the following info:

• Send us a bit of information about yourself (how long you've lived in Toronto, what neighbourhoods you have lived in) and your education and work experience. A link to your Linked-In or CV will be helpful here.


• Let us know why you're interested in this role and how soon you can start.


• Send us links to any relevant online content you've created that you think will wow us.

In addition to the above please submit the following depending on what role you're applying for.

Weekend and Evenings Editor

• Your availability during evenings and weekends.


• Your feedback on any published article on blogTO and summary of additional edits you feel could improve the post.

Freelance Writer - Home Decor

• A list of your top 5 furniture stores in Toronto.


• Toronto stores you'd recommend people in Toronto shop at for kitchen or bathroom tile.

Freelance Writer - Technology

• A list of your top 5 smartphone apps that were released this year (and created by a Toronto company).


• A list of 5 Toronto startup companies you think will breakout in 2015.

Freelance Writer - Real Estate

• Your pick for the most exciting Toronto real estate development announced in 2014.


• A link to a recently listed property you would choose to feature in the House of the Week.

Freelance Writer - Additional Assignments

• Pick one of the areas (Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Markham, Woodbridge/Vaughan, Rexdale or Etobicoke) and send us at least 5 things you'd put on the list of signs you grew up there.

Thanks in advance to everyone interested in applying to one of the above roles. We aim to respond to all applicants who send us a complete application as per the instructions above.

by Staff via blogTO