SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT/MARKETING INTERN
The main project for a Social Media Engagement and Marketing Intern is to contribute to Spinning Forward's content by designing and editing social media content in the form of short audio videos on mainly TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter/X. It is important to help excellent research skills as you will be researching content creators and experts based on specific topics. Spinning Forward is a local journalism company that covers issues important to 16 to 34-year-old people of color who aspire to become content creators in the Toronto region. We cover issues and topics important to our audience online and in the real world. Some topics include comparison culture, mental health and burnout, cost of living and affordability, online harassment and negativity, financial inclusion and success, and career resilience.
Audio & Video Editor for Toronto Local Multimedia Company
The main project goal is to work with a intern well versed in cty, and financial inclusion for underrepresented communitreatively coming up with ideas and creating short and longer audio and video for platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram as well as a podcast. We have the editorial storytelling content and want help to make it shine for a Gen Z audience. We interested in an intern who cares about issues of equity and. diversity. 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.
Content Creator and Writer Project
The main project is for a content writer and creator who can contribute to Spinning Forward's content by producing impactful and engaging stories that help our audience of aspiring 16 to 34 year-old online content creators in the Greater Toronto Area succeed. We are a local journalism company that covers issues important to 16 to 34 year old people of color who aspire to become content creators. We covers issues important to our audience in the real world like affordability, food insecurity, mental health and others as well as issues in the online world like comparison culture, burnout, financial inclusion and how to earn a living, online negative comments and many other topics. Additionally, a writer and content creator will be curious, have great research skills and want to improve ther storytelling and writing skills. They also have an interest in issues like social justice, equity and diversity and financial inclusion for underrepresented and marginalized communities. Embody Spinning Forward's approach to writing by sifting out the “noise” from the 24-hour news cycle and telling news stories in a way that will resonate most with our readers, who are Gen Z and Millennials. Bring a curiosity-driven mindset to your work. One day you might be learning about a personal finance creator and the next you'll be covering how AI is changing how creators do what they do. --- 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 qualications 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 qualications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in nding 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.
Web Designer with Front-End Development for local news website
The objective of creating a local news website is to provide the community with a reliable and centralized source of up-to-date news, events, and information specific to their area. The objective of Spinning Forward's website is to foster our mission which aims to inform, engage, and uplift content creators of color aged 16 to 34 in the Toronto region.
Web Designer & Graphic Designer with some Front-End Development for local news website
We are looking for a creative and skilled student with skills in Web Design & Graphic Design with some front end scripting languages like HTML, CSS and Java Script. The primary objective and deliverables of this project is to assist in revitalizing an existing website and also thinking about a new design for a new media news website. If you are a creative individual with an interest and skills based on web design, graphic design, and some front-end development, we would love to talk to you about bringing our local news website to life!
Social Media and Digital Marketing for media company
The project objectives will be to create and publish 20 to to 30 social media posts. The content will consist social media text, image (Instagram carouselas) and short-form video as needed on various social media platforms. It is helpful to have excellent writing and editing skills and be familiar with basic design and layout. --- 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 qualications 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 qualications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in nding 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.
Content Writer
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.
Sponsorships and Grants Research & Outreach
The objective of the project is to research and document company sponsors and grants organizations that align with Spinning Forward's mission and audience needs. The student will be involved in research, documentation, and possibly and little deign and email communication. The student will be provided a list and will be using research methods and tools we provide to assist in their tasks. --- 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 qualications 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 qualications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in nding 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.
Social Media Marketing and Video Editor for Local News Media Company
The main project goal is to work with a student well versed in creatively coming up with ideas and creating capitvating short-form content for platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. We have the editorial storytelling content and want help to make it shine for a Gen Z audience. We interested in someone who cares about issues of equity, diversity, and financial inclusion for underrepresented communities. If you have an eye for detail and good understand of video strategy for a younger audience (16 years old and up) and can help create compelling videos, we're excited to work with you. Additionally, you will create static visual content for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and X/Twitter such an instagram carousels.
Web Designer with Front-End Development for local news website (Advance Ontario)
The objectives for student are to design and create 3 to 4 additional web pages for our website. Additionally, they may assist with writing or improving website copy text. They may be adding CSS, HTML and Java Script to make the web pages more functional. They may be asked to setup automations between various tools that work with out website. This project is more suitable to a Web Design with strong design skills who may have basic front-end development skills.
Content Writer
The main project goal for this job description is to hire a writer 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. 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.
Media Sponsorships and Partnerships
The objective of this job description is to recruit a detail-oriented Sponsorship and Partnership Coordinator who will identify potential sponsors and partners aligned with the organization's vision and values. The coordinator will also contribute to various deliverables, including documenting sponsor prospects, identifying non-profit partners, collecting testimonials, and enhancing sales communication materials.
Marketing Content Strategy and Editorial Intern
Research and write write two or three content journalism oriented articles. Then to create content posts and am Instagram slide carousel based on the article for social media It is helpful to follow journalism writing guidelines for the article creation, which would be provided by the employer.
Spinning Forward Awareness Campaign
Join our local news media startup's awareness content creation and marketing campaign in the Greater Toronto Area! This internship opportunity is designed for college and university students who are passionate about journalism, content creation, and marketing. Learning Objectives: Develop a deep understanding of content creation strategies and techniques for digital media platforms. Gain hands-on experience in creating compelling and engaging content for a local news media startup. Learn how to effectively market and promote content through various digital channels, including social media and email marketing. Enhance your writing, research and prospecting skills by researching stakeholders, partners and sponsors or producing high-quality articles, blog posts, and news pieces for our platform. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals in the media industry to brainstorm ideas, exchange feedback, and improve your creative skills. Acquire knowledge about the Greater Toronto Area's news landscape, local issues, and audience preferences. Understand the importance of analytics and data-driven decision-making in content creation and marketing campaigns. Don't miss this opportunity to combine your passion for journalism, content creation, and marketing while contributing to the growth of a local news media startup in the Greater Toronto Area! Apply now and be part of an exciting journey to inform and engage our community.
Newsletter Development, Writing and Publishing
We are looking for a student to help research, write and curate a newsletter that represents the vision and mission of Spinning Forward. This project will include: Researching new stories related to the creator economy that will benefit our audience who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) content creators Curate newsletter stories and also write occasionally original stories through interviews that benefit BIPOC content creators who mainly live in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Stories topics cover social media tech platforms in the creator economy, mental health and resilience tips, tricks, and hacks, profiling successful BIPOC content creators, Getting feedback from team and Editor-in-Chief Basis design skills with full access our in-house software design and newsletter tools Assisting with planning editorial calendar using thir party software