Part-Time Staff Writer - In-office contract position

Part-Time Staff Writer Location: Victoria, BC Department: Editorial Hours: 28/week In-office contract position Who you are: A driven self starter with a flair for the written word and a finger on the pulse of all things Vancouver Island. You've got an inquisitive mind and love coming up with creative ways to phrase stories, whether serious or informal. Word play is your thing, and you love puns almost as much as you love knowing about the what's what and who's who around Victoria. You're familiar with us and other local media outlets, and recognize the role played by social media in the dynamic world of journalism. Responsibilities: - Produce multiple pieces of editorial content on a daily basis - Conduct necessary research required to product content, including attending occasional events and conducting phone interviews - Working with the Content Manager to ensure that all articles adhere to company standards of quality, originality, and objectivity - Increase credibility of the company through trustworthy and ethical work - Monitor and track industry trends, innovations, and immediate competition and apply learnings and insight to work - Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals - Appear in and host videos, if needed Qualifications: - Minimum one-year of demonstrated writing experience - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in WordPress or other CMS is considered an advantage - Familiarity with software tools like Slack and Asana is considered an advantage - Excellent understanding of social media and its importance to journalism Advantages of working with us: - Built your writing portfolio with Victoria's foremost online media company - Collaborative environment and the opportunity to be a part of a hard-working team environment that feels more like family than co-workers - Take part in our kickass team building events and activities - Convenient office location in downtown Victoria near transit hubs, cafés, and eateries -Free access to events as and when available How to apply Send your résumé, along with references and two writing samples to our Content Manager, Brishti Basu at brishti@victoriabuzz.com.