Job Description
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)Posted on: Feb 2
Role: Content Creator & Staff Writer
Location: Calgary, AB
Department: Curiocity
Salary: $50,000-$55,000
About Curiocity Media Group (CMG)
Curiocity Media Group, part of ZoomerMedia, is one of Canada’s leading digital media publishers, helping millions of people discover the best of their city and beyond through engaging, hyper-local content and brand partnerships. We combine editorial excellence, data-driven storytelling, and a distinctly fun, approachable voice to deliver campaigns that perform for both clients and audiences.
What You’ll Do
Write and create fresh, on-brand, and credible written content, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and engaging storytelling across multiple platforms.
Create original content with strong visual storytelling and brand alignment in mind, selecting, editing, or shooting photos and/or short-form video as needed.
Produce multiple pieces per day, sometimes on a tight deadline, while maintaining a consistent content cadence,
Pitch relevant, exciting story ideas daily and take assignments from your editor, jumping on timely moments that matter to Calgarians.
Ensure all content adheres to company guidelines, including proper sourcing, fact-checking, and compliance with our editorial standards and style guide.
Conduct research to support stories, including interviews, event coverage, and tracking lifestyle, travel, and local culture trends.
Monitor web and social performance and adjust content strategies based on audience engagement and analytics
Attend events, previews, and openings, creating content in real time or shortly after, with flexibility for evenings and weekends (always for fun)
Build relationships with venues, PR reps, and event organizers as a trusted, professional representative of the brand.
Stay current on social media trends, competitor activity, and digital best practices to continually evolve content
Maintain a deep understanding and excitement for Calgary’s lifestyle, events, travel, and culture scene
Collaborate with our editorial, social, and video teams, giving and receiving feedback, and helping test new ideas and series.
What You Bring
1 to 3 years of professional experience in digital media, social content, or journalism, ideally in a local or lifestyle context.
A curious self-starter who thrives working independently from home and also collaboratively within a tight-knit, creative team. A dynamic personality who is deeply plugged into Calgary’s lifestyle, events, and culture scene with a passion for sharing local happenings with others.
A strong storyteller who’s comfortable writing, filming, and being on camera.
Excitement and ability to attend and cover local events while building meaningful relationships on behalf of the brand.
Ability to pitch original ideas, take direction, and consistently meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments.
Ability to generate relevant and engaging content tailored for social media.
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple pieces a day while staying calm on tight deadlines and maintaining a keen attention to detail.
What We Offer
Flexible paid time off policy to ensure you're able to get the break you need and work at an optimized level.
Opportunity for both professional and personal growth.
Hybrid work environment.
Benefits package including dental, vision and extended health starting after 3 months.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted.
ZoomerMedia Limited is an organization that values creativity, innovative thinking, inclusion and diversity. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside passionate and intelligent individuals, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact us at [email protected]
Role: Content Creator & Staff Writer
Location: Calgary, AB
Department: Curiocity
Salary: $50,000-$55,000
About Curiocity Media Group (CMG)
Curiocity Media Group, part of ZoomerMedia, is one of Canada’s leading digital media publishers, helping millions of people discover the best of their city and beyond through engaging, hyper-local content and brand partnerships. We combine editorial excellence, data-driven storytelling, and a distinctly fun, approachable voice to deliver campaigns that perform for both clients and audiences.
What You’ll Do
Write and create fresh, on-brand, and credible written content, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and engaging storytelling across multiple platforms.
Create original content with strong visual storytelling and brand alignment in mind, selecting, editing, or shooting photos and/or short-form video as needed.
Produce multiple pieces per day, sometimes on a tight deadline, while maintaining a consistent content cadence,
Pitch relevant, exciting story ideas daily and take assignments from your editor, jumping on timely moments that matter to Calgarians.
Ensure all content adheres to company guidelines, including proper sourcing, fact-checking, and compliance with our editorial standards and style guide.
Conduct research to support stories, including interviews, event coverage, and tracking lifestyle, travel, and local culture trends.
Monitor web and social performance and adjust content strategies based on audience engagement and analytics
Attend events, previews, and openings, creating content in real time or shortly after, with flexibility for evenings and weekends (always for fun)
Build relationships with venues, PR reps, and event organizers as a trusted, professional representative of the brand.
Stay current on social media trends, competitor activity, and digital best practices to continually evolve content
Maintain a deep understanding and excitement for Calgary’s lifestyle, events, travel, and culture scene
Collaborate with our editorial, social, and video teams, giving and receiving feedback, and helping test new ideas and series.
What You Bring
1 to 3 years of professional experience in digital media, social content, or journalism, ideally in a local or lifestyle context.
A curious self-starter who thrives working independently from home and also collaboratively within a tight-knit, creative team. A dynamic personality who is deeply plugged into Calgary’s lifestyle, events, and culture scene with a passion for sharing local happenings with others.
A strong storyteller who’s comfortable writing, filming, and being on camera.
Excitement and ability to attend and cover local events while building meaningful relationships on behalf of the brand.
Ability to pitch original ideas, take direction, and consistently meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments.
Ability to generate relevant and engaging content tailored for social media.
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple pieces a day while staying calm on tight deadlines and maintaining a keen attention to detail.
What We Offer
Flexible paid time off policy to ensure you're able to get the break you need and work at an optimized level.
Opportunity for both professional and personal growth.
Hybrid work environment.
Benefits package including dental, vision and extended health starting after 3 months.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted.
ZoomerMedia Limited is an organization that values creativity, innovative thinking, inclusion and diversity. We offer a great opportunity to work alongside passionate and intelligent individuals, and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact us at [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Content Creator & Staff Writer position is now open for candidates interested in the Content Writer Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Content Writer Jobs is a plus.
