Jobs at blogTO

blogTO is a leading news and culture publication for Gen Z and Millennials in Toronto. The site reaches approximately 6 million users a month and generates more than 300 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. Our videos get millions of views every week.

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

Currently, all jobs are remote-first or hybrid with the option to work from our office at the ZoomerMedia complex in Liberty Village.

We use Slack, Zoom and other tools to collaborate, meet and discuss things throughout the day.

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

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

Online Editor

We have an immediate opening for an Online Editor to line and copy edit articles, website content and other content including video scripts and social media captions as applicable.

The ideal candidate should be very familiar with blogTO and the content our team produces, and have experience editing content for the web in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time role. blogTO offers a competitive salary which is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

Copy edit articles based on modified CP style
Proofread and adjust articles for format and visual integrity, and support editorial staff in fact-checking content in preparation for publication
Verify usability, credit, and assist in sourcing images for use in articles
Ensure articles are using the best headlines and images
Publish pending articles after ensuring content guidelines are met
Review previously published material and edit to align with current style conventions
Edit and write headlines for SEO and social
Ensure articles are written in compliance with Canadian media law and copyright regulations
Be a team player who can have fun while working hard
Other tasks, as required by your manager

Salary range

The salary for this position is between $55,000 and $65,000 per year depending on experience.

How to apply

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

Your name, email and phone number.
A cover letter detailing why you're interested in and qualified for this role.
Tell us what neighbourhood in Toronto you currently live and number of years you’ve lived in the city.
Your LinkedIn profile.
Links to relevant portfolio or work that demonstrates your capabilities and previous experience.
Compensation expectations and first available start date.

Reporter - Events

We have an immediate opening for an Events Reporter who can contribute to blogTO's coverage of Toronto events, concerts, nightlife and festivals to the website and across our social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok.

The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in local events, culture and nightlife and the ability attend multiple events each week (including weekends) for the purpose of creating content for the blogTO website and social media channels.

This is a full-time role. blogTO offers a competitive salary which is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

Attend events for editorial coverage, take photos and videos for TikTok and/or Instagram posts, create Instagram stories, and cover live on on TikTok and/or Instagram as applicable.
Write articles related to events/culture topics that are part of the site’s editorial scope.
Attend and participate in regular editorial team meeting as applicable.
Participate in audio programming as applicable such as Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces and Discord talks.

Requirements

A love of all types of events (nightlife, concerts, festivals, food, fashion etc.) from underground and indie to mainstream.
A willingness to work unconventional hours, including attending events most weekends and evenings throughout the week.
Proven experience creating content for TikTok and Instagram.
In depth knowledge TikTok and Instagram platforms and best practices. Familiarity with all other major social media platforms including YouTube, Snap, Be Real, Discord, Clubhouse, Facebook and Twitter.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, ability to work quickly, collaborate with others and consistently hit deadlines and content targets.

Salary range

The salary for this position is between $50,000 and $60,000 per year depending on experience. This includes an option to participate in our quarterly bonus programme.

How to apply

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

Your name, email and phone number.
A cover letter detailing why you're interested in and qualified for this role, as well as what neighbourhood in Toronto you currently live in and number of years you’ve lived in the city.
A list of 5 upcoming Toronto events you'd be interested in attending and covering for us.
Your LinkedIn profile.
Links to relevant personal or professional social media handles.
Links to a photography portfolio(s) if available.
Links to any Instagram stories and TikToks to show us your range of content creation skills.
3 writing samples or a link to your writing portfolio.
Compensation expectations and first available start date.

Managing Editor - Web

We have an immediate opening for a Managing Editor to oversee all website content on blogTO. You will work closely with our staff of writers and photographers in all aspects of website content production and planning including breaking news, articles and other written content.

This is a full-time role. blogTO offers a competitive salary which is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

A love of blogTO and what we do.
Oversee all aspects of editorial planning and content production for the website.
Assign stories, provide mentorship, edit copy, fine tune headlines, source and format photos and multimedia, package content for publication according to the site's style and formatting guidelines.
Ensure the editorial team meets or exceeds content and growth targets.
Seek out and encourage multi-platform extensions for all content as applicable.
Monitor web and social media analytics and adjust content strategies accordingly.

Requirements

At least 7 years of journalism experience in a senior editorial role, preferably with news, culture and lifestyle related content at a digital media publication.
Bachelor or Masters of Journalism degree preferred.
Strong writing and grammar skills and the ability to enforce the site's style and formatting guidelines.
Familiarity and knowledge of Canadian Press style guidelines.
An understanding of what makes content compelling and sharable.
Expert knowledge of Toronto across a range of subject areas including general news, food and nightlife, arts and culture, fashion and design, real estate, sports and outdoors, tech and business, travel and more.
Active user of Instagram and TikTok.
Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Cloud applications especially Photoshop for photo editing.
Advanced knowledge of SEO, web and social media analytics.
Experience with content discovery and social monitoring platforms.
Strong time management, organization skills and attention to detail.
Willingness to work unconventional hours, evenings and weekends as applicable.

Salary range

The salary for this position is between $85,000 and $110,000 per year depending on experience.

How to apply

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

Your name, email and phone number.
A cover letter detailing why you're interested in and qualified for this role.
Tell us what neighbourhood in Toronto you currently live and number of years you’ve lived in the city.
Your LinkedIn profile.
Links to relevant personal or professional social media handles.
Compensation expectations and first available start date.

Director, Digital Audiences

We have an immediate opening for a Director, Digital Audiences who will be responsible for engaging and growing the audiences across ZoomerMedia’s digital properties, including blogTO, Daily Hive and Everything Zoomer, among others.

You will be responsible for managing, mentoring and motivating a multidisciplinary team across social media, digital marketing, community partnerships, and distribution partnerships.

The role requires translating various brand voices and tones to social media and email, tracking audience trends, data and social conversations, setting strategy, experimenting with new platforms, tools and markets, and managing imperative internal and external relationships - all aimed at driving digital audience growth.

The role is critical for attracting and growing followers, turning followers into fans, and converting fans into regular readers and loyal audience members and, ultimately, subscribers.

This is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, launch, and continuously evaluate audience building strategies across social media, digital marketing, community partnerships, and distribution partnerships, always seeking improvement in tactics for platforms across all markets and channels to achieve company growth targets, including increasing traffic, content views and community building
Define an approach for social media, email, and community engagement that achieves the business, brand and creative objectives
Track and analyze data, audience and market trends, and social conversations to inform strategy for each market, channel and platform
Proactively identify and adopt new platforms and drive continuous improvement across tools and technology
Explore content partnerships with distribution partners to further the reach of ZoomerMedia’s digital content
Foster existing and develop new critical relationships, acting as the point of contact for all current and potential social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok), email platforms (Campaign Monitor, MailChimp) and content partnerships (Apple, Google, Flipboard, MSN) to ensure ZoomerMedia’s digital properties are a priority publishing partner of theirs
Serve as the audience ambassador internally, keeping other departments up to date on strategies while holding the company accountable for deliverables as they relate to audience
Monitoring audience conversations, capturing and relaying audience feedback to relevant team members
Lead audience acquisition through tactical acquisition and performance marketing strategies, with an eye to increase acquisition in scope and scale over time
Represent ZoomerMedia at conferences and events, as a digital subject matter expert
Host Editorial and Labs training, assisting reporters, editors and the branded content team to develop content strategies and social best practices for their particular beat or project, as the subject matter expert for audience engagement
Manage, mentor and motivate a team of direct reports across Canada
Effective management of social media, email, and analytics , as well as ongoing exploration of other tools to drive further efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

Strong leadership abilities with previous experience managing a team and working with the team to constantly develop individuals and optimize team and individual performance
Oversee an entire department that services various brands
Strong understanding of all aspects of social and digital marketing and the ability to develop and create strategies that drive traffic to the site and/or social pages
Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to understand audience funnels as well as the mechanics of bringing users down a marketing funnel
Ability to adapt and operate with an agile mindset with a continuous learning mindset to allow you to pivot based on the ever changing digital marketing landscape
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and to bring energy, motivation, and enthusiasm to the job
Continuous learning mindset such that you are always up to date with the latest marketing and social trends

How to apply

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

Your name, email and phone number.
A cover letter detailing why you're interested in and qualified for this role.
Your LinkedIn profile.
Compensation expectations and first available start date.