The main project goal for this job description is to hire a writer and who can contribute to Spinning Forward's content by producing impactful and engaging stories related to the online creator economy and aspiring content creators of color in the Greater Toronto Area. The writer should be able to pitch and produce stories for the newsletter and social media channels, while embodying Spinning Forward's approach to storytelling by focusing on relevant and resonating news stories for their Gen Z and Millennial readership. The writer may also do script writing and storyboarding for in order to convert articles to short for video scripts.

Additionally, the goal is to find a writer who is curious, committed to improving their writing skills, and passionate about issues of equity, diversity, and financial inclusion.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

We highly value lived experiences and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the new insight such a candidate would provide.

You do not need formal journalism experience to write for us although a background is journalism is an asset. Instead, you enjoy writing and improving.

Writing tasks will involve short, impactful curated updates and also longer 500 to 800 word articles exploring a topic or writing about a content creator. We encourage anyone who can write well and is enthusiastic about diving into the topics we cover to apply. Also, you may do some script writing and storyboarding for short form videos.

We cover the online creator economy, and aspiring content creators of color across all social media platforms in the Greater Toronto Area. We do from their an equity and inclusion lens.

Mentoring: The supervisor will provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to support the student in completing their assigned tasks and projects. The student will be mentored and their voice and input will be heard and supported. In a collaborative professional growth environment, the student will be offered career advice and tips that connect the dots and prepare them for the future workplace. The students will be offered references in recognition for their effort and positive attitude to complete a project.

Industry Exposure: Work placements expose individuals to the real-world workings of a particular industry. It allows them to observe and understand industry practices, trends, and dynamics. This exposure can help individuals make informed career decisions and gain a deeper understanding of their chosen field.

Software Tools: Access to various software online tools

Skill Development: Work placements provide an opportunity to develop and enhance various skills relevant to a specific field or industry. By working in a professional setting, individuals can learn and practice skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management.