Narcity Media

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Who We Are:

At Narcity, we’re building the future of local media, and we want you to be a part of our Global Neighbourhood. Narcity Media is a digital-only media publisher that owns and operates Narcity.com (https://www.narcity.com/) and MTLBlog.com (https://www.mtlblog.com/). Our staff and network of world-class creators interact with millions of Millennials and Gen Zs monthly through our websites, social channels, mobile apps, syndication partners and email subscriptions.

Our audience is interested in the global, the national, the local and the hyper-local — simultaneously. That is why our teams of writers, editors and content creators across our four editions keep our audience informed on all topics, from breaking news to trending content from across the internet, as well as the best travel spots to add to your bucket list and local restaurants to eat at. Readers can come to Narcity to find out where to go for dinner and discover the biggest stories of the day to talk
about over their meal.

Your Team:

Narcity Media’s rapidly expanding Editorial team is made up of energetic multi-platform content creators who know how to engage with Gen Z and Millennial readers, helping them discover the undiscovered by highlighting the most interesting news, places, people and ideas in their cities and beyond.

Your Mission:

Narcity.com (http://narcity.com/) is looking for a motivated and experienced Staff Writer to join our editorial
team. The writer will play a pivotal role in our daily operations and our Toronto coverage
by breaking exclusive stories relevant to readers in the city and the province.
We are seeking a storyteller who loves Toronto and believes it’s the most interesting
place in the world. They are excited about covering everything from local politics to real
estate to restaurants.

The right person should have a strong network of sources and a knack for finding
unique local angles. This person should have a record of breaking exclusive stories and
be passionate about working both independently as well as alongside like-minded
creatives on an enthusiastic team.

Before applying, please visit our sites to get a feel for what kind of company we
are! We have four: MTLBlog (https://www.mtlblog.com/), Narcity Canada (https://www.narcity.com/), Narcity USA (https://www.narcity.com/national/us/), and Narcity Québec (https://www.narcity.com/fr/).

Your Qualifications:

Delivering consistency in storytelling skills, output & traffic
Writing 4-7 stories per day from both pitches and assignments
Maintaining a balance between news and original features/interviews
Consistently creating compelling packaging in the Narcity voice & knowing what will and won’t work for our audience
Consistently analyzing data to guide pitches
Respecting brand and quality guidelines set by Narcity Media for all content
Ensuring all information is properly cited and factually accurate
Maintaining high-quality work while meeting ambitious goals
Breaking exclusive stories and setting up interesting interviews
Independently chasing leads and pushing our journalism forward
Participating in content for other Narcity platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube where relevant
Working with editors to make sure we are the best website for Gen Z and Millennial content
Maintaining a positive and flexible attitude as the company continues to evolve and expand its mission
Representing Narcity Media’s values online and offline during terms of employment

Track record:

A minimum of 1-3 years of professional writing experience at a digital publisher and ideally a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
Deep knowledge of what is happening and trending in Toronto
An obsession with tight deadlines and team brainstorming
The ability to spot catchy, unique angles and executing on them quickly
A passion for a mix of research, investigative work, enterprise stories, and viral
topics
Strongly familiar with various style guides, especially AP Style
Availability to work a flexible full-time 9-5 schedule from Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work.

You are:

Flexible/adaptable: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
Open to criticism and ideas: Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.
Proactive: Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.
Creative/innovative: Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.

Position Type & Salary Range:

This is a permanent remote position based In Toronto, Ontario. Compensation will be
commensurate with experience.

$45,000-$60,000 CAD

Your Perks:

We are committed to offering our employees the best employee experience through the
following benefits:

Flexible schedule and time off policy
1 extra week – Company-wide end-of-the-year paid time off
Permanent remote work policy and 1x $500 for office upgrades
Annual wellness fund
On-demand mental and physical well-being platform with over 250 live classes per week
Monthly phone and internet stipend
Vision
Dental
Extended healthcare
Dependent life insurance
Accidental death insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Bi-annual market-based salary adjustments

Equal Access and Opportunity Commitment:

Narcity Media is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage our people
to grow and thrive by being their true selves. We are committed to removing systemic
barriers in the workplace and building a company that reflects the community that we
serve at every level. We are devoted to building a company that is part of the solution
and not the problem.

The same goes for our applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment at Narcity Media regardless of age, national origin, race, gender, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, or marital status. If
you need any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process,
please contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

If this resonates with who you are, take the first step and apply now — we can’t
wait to talk with you!

*Some roles may require completing skills and knowledge assessments after the
screening interview. P.S. We really, really love PDF CVs. it allows candidates to truly
showcase their talents in the format they have chosen to display them. Follow this link
to learn how to convert your resume into a PDF.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent