Freelance Lifestyle & Entertainment Writer

Narcity Media is looking for motivated and experienced Freelance Lifestyle & Entertainment Writers to contribute to our editorial team, with a focus on those based in one of the following markets:

Canada

Toronto
Vancouver
Montreal
Edmonton
Ottawa
Calgary

USA

Texas (Dallas, Austin, Houston)
Georgia (Savannah, Atlanta)
Florida (Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa)
California (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco)
Arizona (Phoenix)

We are seeking storytellers with experience writing SEO-focused lifestyle & entertainment content who are excited to create engaging and relatable stories for Narcity.com. They should be able to engage both locals and readers from outside their market.

The Freelance Writers should be able to cover everything from the local lives of celebrities and athletes to stories around dating, health, fitness, beauty and interiors in our cities, publishing stories like these:

I Spent $40 On Home Decor At Dollarama & The Before & After Pics Are So Satisfying (PHOTOS)
9 Unwritten Toronto Dating Rules Every Newcomer Should Know Before A First Date
A Toronto Plastic Surgeon Reveals Which Surgeries She Performs The Most & How Much They Cost
15 Big-Name Hollywood Celebs That Sometimes Call Ontario Home In The Summer (PHOTOS)
I Compared Goodlife Fitness To LA Fitness In Toronto & Here's Which One I'll Be Signing Up For

We’re looking for writers with a strong network of sources in the lifestyle & entertainment 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 sites to get a feel for what kind of content we publish: Narcity Canada & Narcity USA.

What you’ll do:

Research and write SEO-focused lifestyle & entertainment articles that drive reader engagement and grow Narcity’s audience with compelling packaging
Consistently demonstrate a deep knowledge of what is happening and trending in your market
Maintain a strong network of local sources in the relevant industries
Deliver on Narcity’s voice and tone and respect SEO, brand and quality guidelines
Ensure all information is properly cited and factually accurate

Your qualifications:

Exceptional verbal and written English skills
Experience writing lifestyle & entertainment content for a digital publisher
An education in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is considered an asset
Knowledge of SEO best practice & experience optimizing content for search
Availability to contribute on a regular basis and deliver to tight deadlines
Familiarity with various style guides, especially AP Style, an asset

Position type & story rates

This 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@narcitymedia.com with the following:

At least 3 lifestyle & entertainment story ideas targeted towards Narcity readers, including:
Proposed headlines (make sure to familiarize yourself with how we do headlines at Narcity)
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 Narcity’s coverage
An updated CV or link to your LinkedIn profile
Links to your social media handles to help us get a sense of your voice & personality
Your availability for assignments (how many pieces per week/month are you able to contribute?)
Your willingness/ability to distribute content created for Narcity on your own personal social channels (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)