VICE started in 1994
as a newsprint monthly in Montreal and is now a global youth media company that
includes print, events, music, online, television, and feature film divisions
that operates in over 40 countries. VICE is the industry leader in original
video for the web. With dozens of original series franchises across all content
categories, VICE publishes about 60 minute
s of new video content every day. For
further information and additional background, please visit www.vice.com.
REPORTS TO:
Senior
Editor
OVERVIEW: VICE.com Canada is looking
for a staff writer for our Toronto office. We want someone who instinctively
spits at the word “clickbait” and has an original voice that needs to be heard.
An ideal candidate is tapped into unexplored subcultures and is really serious
about the absurd. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing
media organization and reach a national and international audience daily.
ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Write
approximately eight stories a week - Copy
edit stories as needed - Occasionally
assist with CMS - Bring
in and edit stories from freelance writers - Work in
a collaborative environment - Any
other additional tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University
or College degree in related field - At
least one to three years of experience writing daily copy - A
background in journalism is preferred, but not a requirement - A
strong social media presence is an asset - Video
production experience an asset - Likes
the phrase ‘non-traditional media environment’
HOW TO
APPLY:
Please send a
detailed cover letter, resume and salary expectation by email to jobscanada@vice.com.
Reference “Staff
Writer, VICE.com” in the subject field. No phone calls please.
***This job
description is a general description of essential job functions. It is
not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all
duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Vice Media
are expected to perform tasks assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of
job title or routine job duties***
If you do not
hear back from us within one month of applying then unfortunately your
application has been unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we
wish you success in your future career.
