Job Description
Media Matters is seeking a Journalist who will create content for various media, including magazines, websites, daily digital newsletters, video content and social media. This role will work collaboratively with the entire team and will learn to think creatively and strategically about content creation, deployment, and analysis. We’re looking for a creative and curious writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated but also works well with others, regularly contributing useful, innovative ideas that support the online presence of our publications.
Job Description:
Develop, write, edit and proofread for each publication and their websites
Generate original stories & contribute to our daily coverage of industry news
Write industry product spotlights
Move our stories seamlessly to all social media platforms
Interview and write feature stories
Write and optimize headlines, meta descriptions, and tags using SEO best practices
Write a minimum of three stories per day
The ideal candidate is:
Enthusiastic and bright with the right attitude.
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to work independently and a team player
Detail-oriented and organized
Polite, presentable and professional
Desire to learn
Qualifications:
Journalism, Communications or related degree preferred
Microsoft Office applications
CP knowledge (considered an asset)
InDesign, Adobe Photoshop (considered an asset)
Knowledge of SEO posting to social media, Wordpress (considered an asset)
The job is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person who received refugee protection, and have a valid social insurance number.
For more information on us, please visit collisionrepairmag.com and mediamatters.ca.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $16.50-$18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Are you willing to work in Peterborough, ON?
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Criteria - Are you between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of your employment?
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Criteria -Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Criteria - Do you have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Experience:
Journalism: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Remote
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The News Reporter/Journalist (Summer Student) position is now open for candidates interested in the Content Writer Jobs sector. This role in Toronto 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.
