Join the blogTO team

We have immediate openings for freelance writers interested in covering Toronto nightlife (bars, events), food and restaurants for the site. As a freelance writer you'll be expected to contribute to the site between one to six times a week. Read on to find out more about who we're looking for and how to apply.

NIGHTLIFE WRITER

We have an immediate opening for a freelance writer to contribute ongoing articles covering Toronto nightlife. In this role you'll be profiling local Toronto bars (like this), covering and writing about events and writing bar and nightlife related listicles.

You must have a good handle on Toronto's evolving nightlife scene including knowledge of the latest bar openings, interesting, unusual and must-attend events. Working evenings and weekends is essential.

FOOD WRITER

We have an immediate opening for a freelance writer to contribute weekly brunch reviews, as well as provide additional writing such as food-related listicles, bakery and restaurant profiles. Working weekends (for brunch reviewing purposes) is essential. Expert knowledge about food trends, Toronto's food scene and different types of cuisine (Chinese, India, Filipino etc.) is a huge plus.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Journalism background or 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 generate a regular flow of article ideas.
• The ability and willingness to write about places and events around the GTA (not just downtown Toronto)

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.

Nightlife Writer

• Name 2 new bars (ones that opened in the last 4 months) you'd like to review for us (please only include ones we have yet to review on the site)
• Name 2-3 upcoming events (events taking place in the next 2 weeks) you think would make for great editorial coverage on the site.

Food Writer

• Suggest 5 brunch places and 3 bakeries you'd love to review for us (must be places we haven't yet reviewed)
• Pitch 1-2 food-related listicles you'd like to write about for the site.
• Tell us about your favourite new restaurant (that opened in 2016) and where you get your daily caffeine fix.

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