blogTO is a leading news and culture publication for Gen Z and Millennials in Toronto. The site reaches approximately 5 million users a month and generates more than 250 million page views per year.

We're the leading Canadian publisher on TikTok and have more than 3 million followers across our social media platforms. 

We're owned by ZoomerMedia. You can also check out their job openings here.

Currently, we follow a hybrid workplace model with some positions expected to work three days a week from our office at the ZoomerMedia complex in Liberty Village.

Before you apply for any of the jobs below, make sure you follow us on some of our social channels like Instagram and TikTok. We want to make sure you're familiar with what we do.

All permanent full time positions come with benefits like health, dental and uncapped vacation days. 

If you are looking for something part time (freelance) please see our list of current freelance opportunities.

If you are looking for an internship please see our information page on internships with blogTO.

Recognizing the importance of giving platforms to voices that reflect the city of Toronto, and realizing that media organizations based here often fail to do so, blogTO enthusiastically encourages applications from First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.

Current job openings

The following jobs are currently available. There is no deadline to apply. We will remove the listing from this page once the job has been filled.

Social Video Live Reporter - Breaking News

We have an immediate opening for a Video Reporter to create live breaking news content for our TikTok and Instagram accounts.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with reporting on live and breaking news (including hard news like crime, protests) but have the versatility to explore human-interest stories, conduct interviews and also cover events, culture and lifestyle topics.

This is a full-time role with a start date of August 6, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Create original live breaking news (using TikTok Live and Instagram Live features) and other video-based content for TikTok, Instagram and other social media channels as applicable.
• Generate and pitch content ideas, write scripts, schedule shoots and other pre-production activities.
• Edit, post and schedule content to social media platforms.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Reporter covering live and breaking news and/or events.
• Experience creating live content for TikTok and Instagram.
• In depth knowledge of TikTok and Instagram platforms and best practices.
• The ability to work independently to shoot and edit video based content to bring your ideas to fruition but also collaborate with fellow team members as applicable.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, ability to work quickly, collaborate with others and consistently hit deadlines and content and growth targets.
• Willingness to work unconventional hours including evenings and weekends.

Salary range

The salary for this position is between $60,000 and $72,000 per year.

How to apply

If this sounds like your dream job, please email jobs [at] blogto [dotcom] the following:

• Your name, email and phone number.
• Provide a link to your LinkedIn or online CV.
• Provide links to personal/professional social media handles as applicable.
• Include a link to a video created specifically for this application that explains why you're the best fit for this role.
• Detail your compensation expectations and first available start date