content writer

content writer Edmonton

Soul of Canada
Full Time Edmonton 20 - 17 CAD HOURLY Today
Job description

Company Description:

Soul of Canada is an award-winning Alberta-based collective of passionate writers, researchers, historians, and visual artists. Producing historical material in a variety of formats ranging from calendars and framed archival photographs to books, digital media, and even film, our diverse talents and company capabilities create award-winning multimedia products featuring both historical and contemporary themes. Our mission is to bring Canadian history and heritage to life. As accomplished storytellers, we believe history is something to be enjoyed by all. Through our writing and the use of rare archival images, we strive to make history accessible, engaging, and relevant; helping paint a captivating picture of the past for our diverse readership.

Over the last 13 years we have developed and refined our signature “history showcase calendar”, which we are often told is more like a book than a calendar with its many fascinating articles, wealth of engaging archival images, and illustrated timelines. Much of our material covers lesser known yet historically significant topics, and we feature photographs from public archives and private collections that would likely never be seen by the public were it not for our projects. We are a valuable bridge from archive to public eye.

The Opportunity:

Soul of Canada has an immediate opening for a history content writer.
The ideal candidate is an enterprising self-starter and team player with a sense for stories that resonate both within the local community and across the city and province. They should be able to cultivate sources, find unique stories across diverse communities, while writing clearly, concisely and colorfully. Responsibilities will include writing stories for print and collaborating with other editors on larger projects/features. We are looking for a talented freelance artist, and we are offering 20 cents/word for completed articles, or $17 to $20 per hour.

Who you are:

  • Knowledgeable about western Canadian history
  • A talented writer with an exceptional eye for detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (tables, styles, paragraph spacing, colors, etc.)
  • Strong command of the English language (including spelling, grammar, punctuation)
  • Familiarity with the indigenous community is an asset
  • A writer who can self-edit their work for grammar, spelling, style and alignment with brand guidelines
  • Diligent with deadlines
  • Must be patient, flexible and eager to take on responsibilities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following subjects: History, English, Sociology, Creative Writing, Native Studies
  • Or equivalent experience (4+ years)
  • Freelance writing experience is an asset

Benefits:

  • Remote work with occasional in-office hours
  • Flexible working hours
  • Credit in published works

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 15-25 per week

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The writer will work from home for the majority of their job. Our offices are not open to the public.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

content writer
Soul of Canada

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