Do you want to join the blogTO team?

Now that the wallpaper is up, the cheesecake has been consumed and the YouTube videos re-watched a dozen times, we're looking around the office and realize we need to add some new members to our team. We have a variety of roles currently available - from part-to-full-time commitments - so read on to find out what's currently up for grabs.

EVENTS EDITOR

We have an immediate opening for an Events Editor. In this role you'll be expected to provide leadership in regards to editorial planning and idea generation, contribute daily articles to the site as well as assign and coordinate contributions from members of our freelance writing and photography team.

Requirements

• You have an in depth knowledge of local events and venues and have an understanding what makes for appropriate content for the site.
• At least 2 years 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.
• Proven experience with editorial planning and managing a team.
• A background in journalism, photo editing capabilities and a strong social media presence are all assets.

Compensation and Terms

As a full time member of our Editorial team you'll be expected to work from our office near Queen and University from Monday to Friday during typical business hours (8am to 5pm) with alternate shifts on evenings and weekends a regular occurrence.

Payment is competitive with similar digital media jobs for someone with at least 2-4 years of experience. The initial contract length will be 3 months will the opportunity to extend the contract beyond this initial period.

As part of the evaluation process we'll be asking you to undertake a number of writing and/or editorial assignments that will help us better assess your capabilities. These will be compensated for.

STAFF WRITER

We're looking for writers able to contribute to the site on an ongoing/freelance basis. As a Staff Writer you'd be expected to contribute a minimum of 3 articles a week in one or more of the following subject areas: bars and nightlife, food and restaurants, outdoors, recreation and other summer-related content.

As a Staff Writer you should have an in depth knowledge of the city as well as the subjects you write about and be able to generate a regular flow of list-based and other article ideas.

PAN AM GAMES WRITER

Are you jazzed about the upcoming Pan Am Games in Toronto? We're looking for a freelance writer to contribute 10-20 articles to the site related to the Pan Am Games. Please note this does not involve coverage of the games or any of the sporting events but instead will involve a large dose of preview articles that function as guides and information for people attending as spectators.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in applying for one of these roles? 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 and social media footprint (Instagram, Twitter) will be helpful here.
• Let us know why you're interested in this role, how soon you can start and how much compensation you would like to earn.
• Send us links to any relevant online content you've created that you think will wow us.
• Detail your technology prowess including what type of computer and O/S you use, your current smartphone model, photography and photo editing capabilities.
• Tell us what famous, living Torontonian you'd most like to sit next to on a plane and why.

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

Events Editor

• A list of the 10 events you're most looking forward to this summer.
• A list of the 5 most recent events you attended (in order of enjoyment.)

Staff Writer

• A list of subject areas you'd like to write about for the site.
• Pitch us three articles you think would be a great fit for the site. Make sure to check we haven't already written about these topics.

Pan Am Games Writer

• Pitch at least five Pan Am Games related articles you'd want to contribute to the site.

Thanks in advance to everyone interested in applying for 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