Canada Black Music Archives - Content Writer & Researcher

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Word Media Group Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Director
(3)
3
Project
Academic experience
20 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Communications Digital marketing Copy writing Media History
Skills
proofreading research digital content editing digital content delivery creative problem solving leadership wordpress social media content creation virtual teams ability to meet deadlines
Details

The main goal for the project is to research and write biographical content for the Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA). This includes researching the historic accomplishments of Black Canadian musicians and their contributions to the Canadian music canon. The content identified should be engaging, informative, and respectful of the artists' legacies. Researching and uploading photo, audio, and video content to the CBMA website is also a goal of the project.

Deliverables
  • Research and write biographical content for the CBMA website and social media channels
  • Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Identify and select engaging and informative photos, audio, and video content for the selected artists.
  • Post the biographical and associated digital content for the selected artists on the Canada Black Music Archives website (training will be provided).
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the content aligns with the mission and vision of the archives.
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes
Reduced inequalities

About the company

Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education, Arts, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, It & computing, Media & production

Word Media Group Inc. is responsible for the development of the Canada Black Music Archives, the official launch of the digital archives took place on November 23, 2023.
The CBMA is a digital music archive that celebrates the historic accomplishments of Black Canadian musicians. Each musician selected for inclusion in the archive has made an important and indelible artistic contribution to the Canadian music canon.
Our organization is made up of a diverse team who are passionate about music and exploring new ideas. We work with interns in different locations with most of our work taking place remotely.
We offer training and education opportunities to young people who are excited about new media. We provide an experiential learning environment that is both stimulating and rewarding.