Narcity Calgary Opinion Columnist, Freelance - Calgary, AB, Canada - Collage HR

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Narcity Calgary Opinion Columnist, Freelance
Narcity is a news media organization that produces quality journalism with a unique twist.

While our publication has evolved significantly over the last ten years, our local focus remains at the heart of our editorial mission.

Every topic we cover — from news to events, personal finance and restaurants — connects our readership to their community, city, region and country.

Our journalists are storytellers who aim to inform, entertain and inspire Narcity users with articles and videos that are both thoughtful and accessible.

Regardless of the format – whether it's a news brief, travel listicle or opinion piece – our stories are designed to be creative and digestible, offering a unique perspective that stands out from the traditional media landscape.

Our goal is to make Narcity a space where creators can share everything from the latest news to their own lived experiences with readers from all walks of life.

Our users choose our site and app for the diverse, exclusive and engaging content that's available for free by creating an account.

We are looking for thought-provoking, engaging and relatable op-eds for Narcity's local audiences in the following markets:

Contributing Columnists should bring unique perspectives, informed opinions and deep insights into local issues and trends that resonate with our readership.

The content should be local, topic-based and consistent (ex: Toronto local politics, Vancouver dating, Montreal's food scene) and touch one of the sections on the site:

The ideal candidates will be able to articulate their viewpoints in compelling and accessible ways, publishing well-argued first-person articles.

We want to hear about the things that keep you up at night, your hot take on a topic that's relevant to your community.

The writers should be creative thinkers with endless ideas and a deep passion for opinion journalism to write a regular column.

Research and write first-person local articles that drive reader engagement and grow Narcity's audience with compelling packaging.
Consistently demonstrate a deep knowledge of what's happening and trending in your market by pitching exclusive content.
Maintain a strong network of local sources in your field of expertise.
Match Narcity's voice and tone and respect SEO, brand and quality guidelines.
Exceptional verbal and written English skills
Experience writing content for a digital publisher
Education in Journalism, Communications or a related field is considered an asset
Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience optimizing content for search
Familiarity with various style guides, especially AP Style, is considered an asset

This is a freelance position that will be compensated on a per-story basis depending on your experience, the article topic, length and amount of work involved.

Your key beats, topic expertise and vision for this potential local column on Narcity
Links to your social media handles to help us get a sense of your voice, personality and willingness/ability to distribute content created for Narcity on your own personal channels (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
If your trial is successful, you'll be fully onboarded as a Narcity Freelancer
Narcity Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to removing systemic barriers in the workplace and building a company that reflects the community that we serve at every level.

We are devoted to building a company that is part of the solution and not the problem.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Narcity Media regardless of age, national origin, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status or marital status.

If you need any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process, please contact us at .