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Date: 2024-11-07 14:56:18

MTL Blog Freelance Writer: Real Estate & Money

Job Description
Who we are:At Narcity Media Group, we’re building the future of local media, and we want you to be a part of our Global Neighbourhood. NMG is a digital-only media company that owns and operates Narcity.com and MTLBlog.com . Our staff and network of world-class creators interact with millions of Millennials and Gen Zs monthly through our websites, social channels, mobile apps, syndication partners, and email subscriptions.Our audience is interested in the national, the local, and the hyper-local — simultaneously. That is why our teams of writers, editors, and content creators keep our audience informed on everything from breaking news and trending content to the best travel spots to add to your bucket list and restaurants to eat at. Readers may come to Narcity to find out where to go for dinner, but they’ll leave with information on the biggest stories of the day to talk about over their meal.Narcity Media’s Editorial team is made up of energetic multi-platform content creators who know how to engage with Gen Z and Millennial readers, helping them discover the undiscovered by highlighting the most interesting news, places, people, and ideas in their cities and beyond.Your mission:MTLBlog.com is looking for motivated and experienced Montreal-based Freelance Money & Real Estate Writers to contribute to our editorial team.We are seeking storytellers with experience writing SEO-focused real estate & money content who are excited to create engaging and relatable stories for MTL Blog. They should be able to engage both locals and readers from outside their market.The Freelance Writers should be able to cover everything from incredible properties for sale to the best job opportunities or money-saving/shopping hacks, publishing stories like these: What A $1,350,000 Condo In Montreal's Habitat 67 Looks Like (PHOTOS) How Much Should You Really Tip Service Workers? An Etiquette Expert Says It’s Not 18% A 29-Year-Old Montrealer Made Forbes' 30 Under 30 List & Shared His Tips For Success I Spend Less Than $500 On Rent Monthly In Montreal — Here's How I Do It A Financial Planner Broke Down How Much You Need To Make To Be Considered Rich In Quebec We’re looking for writers with a strong network of sources in the relevant sectors and a knack for finding unique local or national angles that will resonate with what our Gen Z and Millennial audiences are searching for.The writers should have a record of publishing original, exclusive, or timely stories while being equally passionate about producing evergreen, search-focused content.Before pitching, please visit our site to get a feel for what kind of content we publish.What you’ll do:Research and write SEO-focused money & real estate articles that drive reader engagement and grow MTL Blog’s audience with compelling packagingConsistently demonstrate a deep knowledge of what is happening and trending in MontrealMaintain a strong network of local sources in the real estate & financial industriesDeliver on MTL Blog’s voice and tone and respect SEO, brand, and quality guidelinesEnsure all information is properly cited and factually accurateYour qualifications:Exceptional verbal and written English skillsExperience writing real estate/money content for a digital publisherAn education in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is considered an assetKnowledge of SEO best practice & experience optimizing content for searchAvailability to contribute on a regular basis and deliver to tight deadlinesFamiliarity with various style guides, especially AP Style, an assetPosition type & story ratesThis is a freelance position that will be compensated on a per-story basis. Rates will be agreed upon when a pitch is accepted. Currently, our rates fall between $50 and $300 CAD depending on the article topic, length, and the amount of work involved.How to pitch/apply:Please send an email to pitches@mtlblog.com with the following:At least 3 real estate or money story ideas targeted towards MTL Blog readers, including:Proposed headlines (make sure to familiarize yourself with how we do headlines at MTL Blog)A few sentences on each idea, including what makes the article original/unique, who you would speak to, who your sources would be, etc.At least 3 links to previously published work relevant to MTL Blog’s coverageAn updated CV or link to your LinkedIn profileLinks to your social media handles to help us get a sense of your voice & personalityYour availability for assignments (how many pieces per week/month are you able to contribute?)Your willingness/ability to distribute content created for MTL Blog on your own personal social channels (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)P.S. We really, really love PDF CVs. it allows candidates to truly showcase their talents in the format they have chosen to display them. Follow this link to learn how to convert your resume into a PDF. What happens after I pitch?If we love your pitches, our Editors will be in touch with you to arrange a paid trial assignment and discuss story structure, word count, deadline, and the fee for your work.If your trial is successful, you’ll be fully onboarded as an MTL Blog Freelancer!If your pitches aren't in line with what we're currently looking for, we’ll let you know, and always aim to provide some feedback.All submitted work must abide by MTL Blog’s Editorial Standards .Equal Access and Opportunity Commitment: Narcity Media Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage our people to grow and thrive by being their true selves. 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.The same goes for our applicants. 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 people@narcitymedia.comIf this resonates with who you are, get in touch — we can’t wait to talk with you!
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