Job Description

Position: Staff Writer, Branded Content

Manager: Managing Editor, Branded Content
Department: Hive Labs
Location: Calgary

Who you are

The Staff Writer, Branded Content is responsible for creating unique and compelling written content for a millennial audience. Reporting to the Managing Editor, Branded Content, you\'re a key player in the day-to-day content production for Hive Labs, ZoomerMedia\'s in-house branded content studio. You will craft original articles that address our partners\' business goals in the style of two of our digital destinations, Daily Hive and blogTO.

You\'re a born storyteller who can take a client brief and tease out what makes it relevant to our readers. Pop culture references, and a keen sense of what people are talking about right now make your writing relevant and memorable. You get excited by what a campaign can do and are dedicated to showing that branded content can inform, engage, and still entertain.

To succeed in and love this role, you are comfortable with multitasking. You have the vision to expertly and patiently mold client feedback into something our audience will love to read. You have fantastic communication skills and can work collaboratively with editors, social media experts, and campaign managers. Lastly, you are comfortable walking the line between art and commerce and know that with the right touch, one can improve the other.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and present a wide selection of creative ideas for client campaigns
• Collaborate and work with the Managing Editor, Branded Content regarding all projects
• Work on multiple campaigns and articles simultaneously
• Ensure content is original and accurate through copy and fact-checking
• Amend, revise, and edit content as required based on client feedback
• Source creative commons and stock imagery to support content creation
• Collaborate with in-house photographers and/or video hosts where required
• Perform necessary research and tasks required to produce content, which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews, attending events, and being a photographic subject
• Examine the performance analytics of campaigns and create case studies as required.
• Meet deadlines, sometimes set for evenings and weekends
• Maintain a high standard of content creation for all projects
• Generate ideas for new business brainstorming sessions and prepare concept pitches for the Sales team

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 1-3 years of relevant, online writing experience

• Samples showcasing your writing within digital news, advertising, features, and more
• Experience with the use of WordPress or similar web publishing platforms
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• A high level of accuracy, organization, and creativity while maintaining close attention to detail
• A large reference pool of knowledge about local culture, pop culture, and a variety of topics as diverse as our client base
• Organizational and time management skills: ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines while having fun and maintaining a good sense of humour, professionalism, and tact
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills: comfortable interviewing clients remotely or in person
• Interest in writing and editing content for clients across a broad range of industries
• Ability to create branded content in line with editorial content, ensuring our brands\' voices are maintained and the campaign goals are achieved
• Excellent understanding of social media
• Creative curiosity and the ability to think outside of the box
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn
• Photography skills and portfolio are an asset but not required

Benefits of working with us

• Hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely.
• Flexible work schedule and paid time off.
• 11 mandatory paid days off per year (Flex Days) to allow you to prioritize your health.
• Ability to be part of a fast growing company with a fun team and work culture and opportunities for growth.

If you are interested in joining our fast-growing company, apply here! We thank all applicants for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted when there is an open position.

Please submit your resume as a PDF.

Daily Hive is an organization that values creativity, innovative thinking, and diversity. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside passionate and intelligent individuals, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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