Who We Are
ZoomerMedia owns and operates media across all platforms — TV, radio, print and digital — through leading brands: blogTO, Daily Hive, Curiocity, The Peak, MobileSyrup, Vision TV, The New Classical 96.3 FM, Zoomer Radio, Zoomer Magazine, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), and more. Founded by television and media icon Moses Znaimer in 2008, Zoomer is a multiplatform media company devoted to creating content and experiences for Canada's most powerful audiences: the 18.1 million people aged 45-plus aka "Zoomers", and the 15.1 million Millennials and Gen Zs, coincidentally also called Zoomers, who follow in their footsteps.

Curiocity Media Group (CMG)
Part of ZoomerMedia, CMG 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.

Who You Are
You are an experienced digital reporter and storyteller with a passion for local journalism. You have an expert knowledge of the Greater Toronto Area and an insatiable curiosity to discover what’s new and to report on people, places and stories not covered by other media. You’re comfortable reporting on a wide range of topics such as local news, lifestyle and culture that includes but is not exclusive to: breaking news, housing and real estate, events, food and restaurants, nightlife, shopping, local travel and outdoors and the history of the city.

What You'll Do





Report on news and lifestyle stories in an entertaining and timely manner every day, sometimes breaking at any moment

Publish posts ranging from breaking news stories to local politics to development to more simple photo/video posts

Use analytics to pitch story ideas that are compelling and will drive conversation in Toronto

Work with team members on story producing and prioritize coverage/stories.

Follow viral and emerging trends on media and social media

Conduct necessary research required to produce content, which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews and attending events

Work ahead to schedule weekend content for blogTO

Attend editorial team meetings and pitch feasible story ideas.

Keep up-to-date with news and events happening around the country and contribute to the conversation about culture in Toronto.

Increase credibility of the company through quality, trustworthy, and ethical work.

Capture quality photos and vertical video clips for accompanying articles, as needed.

Monitor engagement of articles and accept feedback from the editorial team in order to make necessary improvements or adjustments to work.

Other tasks, as required by your manager.





experience with being on camera is an asset

Experience managing multiple projects at once Is an asset

Being able to identify exciting stories that can be presented in both a written and visual medium

Experience with Instagram is an asset

What You Have

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in the use of Django or other CMS platforms

Understanding of social media and SEO and their importance to publishing

Skilled with photography, and photo editing is an asset

Ability to efficiently and effectively proofread and edit content.

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 are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. ZoomerMedia does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make decisions regarding candidates — all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources team.

This is an existing position within the organization.

ZoomerMedia Limited is an organization that values creativity, cutting-edge 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].

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📌 Staff Writer (Toronto) (Ontario)
🏢 ZoomerMedia
📍 Ontario