Concourse Media is always looking for talented individuals with expertise in the fields of writing, design, search marketing, and web development. If you feel you would be an asset to Concourse Media, please submit your resume to careers@concoursemedia.com.
Freelance Entertainment Writer - Soap Opera
Do you have a passion for daytime soap operas? Do you possess exceptional writing skills? Concourse Media is looking for freelance entertainment writers to contribute content about daytime soap operas to our premium entertainment website, www.Fame10.com. If you’re looking for freelance work and are interested in sharing your passion about daytime soap operas with a large audience, this freelance position may be perfect for you.
The ideal candidate is familiar with all the big daytime soap operas (All My Children, Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Bold and the Beautiful, As the World Turns, Dallas, Passions etc.) and is also an enthusiastic, creative person with extremely strong written communication skills. They will also be able to quickly, effectively and efficiently research new topics and subject matter in order to write about them from an informed position.
CORE DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Development of rich, engaging content about soap operas
- Help identify new topics and themes to research to write about
- Proofreading, editing and quality control of content
- Able to meet tight deadlines
SKILL & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Comprehensive knowledge of daytime soap operas
- Strong creative writing and editing skills
- Exceptional typing skills and efficiency
Please include at least one writing sample with your resume.
ABOUT CONCOURSE MEDIA
Concourse Media is one of North America’s leading online desktop and mobile publishing companies. Our publications attract over 25 million readers each month across a growing portfolio of web properties in Lifestyle, Health, Entertainment, Travel and Sports.
SEARCH MARKETING MANAGER
Concourse Media is seeking a savvy technical individual to join our audience acquisition team. This position requires hands-on knowledge of search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), WordPress, and various programmatic marketing platforms such as Google AdWords and Bing Ads.
Paid search marketing requires an analytical mindset including the ability to monitor performance and optimize campaigns accordingly. This individual will have the ability to write effective ad copy, manage high volumes of keywords and campaigns, A/B test creatives, and analyze data in Google Analytics.
CORE DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead day-to- day management of content and search campaigns including keyword generation, ad copy writing, and multi-variant testing.
- Analyze marketing campaigns across multiple search engines and content platforms to ensure customer acquisition and conversion goals are being met.
- Utilize data modeling and testing to maximize the effectiveness of pay per click campaigns.
- Develop and test new campaigns to better target users and improve overall marketing efficiencies.
- Identify high value demographics and target them accordingly.
- Develop a high level of digital marketing and search engine marketing expertise.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Familiarity with content discovery platforms.
- Familiarity with social media marketing.
- Strong time management and self-awareness.
- Strong organization skills with attention to details and dates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree or college certificate preferred.
- Solid understanding of internet technologies.
- Experience using Google Adwords and/or Microsoft Bing Ads.
- Experience using multi-variant testing environments.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Creativity, teamwork, and strong attention to detail.
ABOUT CONCOURSE MEDIA
Concourse Media is one of North America’s leading online desktop and mobile publishing companies. Our company attracts over 20 million readers each and every month – worldwide across a growing portfolio of web properties in Lifestyle, Health, Entertainment, Travel, and Sports.
Intermediate / Senior Web Developer
This is an on-site position in Guelph, ON
Who we are
Concourse Media is a leading North American online desktop and mobile publishing company located in the South end of Guelph, Ontario. We are passionate about changing the way consumers interact and engage with content online. Our Company attracts over 30 million readers worldwide per month across a growing portfolio of web properties covering Food, Lifestyle, Health, Entertainment, Travel and Sports.
We are a young and vibrant group of writers, designers, developers, and advertising specialists who use interactivity, functionality, and engagement to drive the creative process. We infuse our sites and online videos with a new style of web publishing that brings unique and original content to the forefront for coveted consumer demographics.
Why we need you
Concourse Media is looking for Intermediate / Senior Web Developers to join our growing and talented tech and design team to help us build scalable custom tools and extensions for other departments as well as our web properties. We’re also having a hard time getting past the 4th level on Donkey Kong and could use some support.
What we offer you
Concourse Media is a growing and exciting Canadian publishing company. Our compensation packages include flexible work hours, work from home availability, health benefits, dental benefits and more. We have an arcade cabinet that needs love and a Friday afternoon Happy Hour that needs more fun seekers!
Who you are
You love to code! You get satisfaction from building an idea into a great product. You continually improve your craft by learning from others and you love to share what you’ve learned with your peers. You will own and run multiple projects within the company and be accountable for their successful delivery.
You’re an expert Pac Man, Street Fighter II, or other old school arcade master. If you don’t fit into this category, your meme game better be on point.
What To Expect:
As Intermediate / Senior Web Developer, you will report to the CTO and be required to:
- Collaborate with other teams and developers to design, develop, test and deploy new tools and extensions in PHP, javascript and multiple other languages.
- Identify and provide technical solutions to business problems.
- Work with management to improve productivity through automation and AI.
- Learn about and become an expert in Concourse Media.
- Be a flexible, fast and enthusiastic developer who is committed to delivering high quality results
Qualifications:
- 3+ years expert experience implementing responsive front-ends using web development technologies such as Javascript, HTML and CSS.
- 3+ years expert experience with server-side web development technologies on the LEMP stack (Linux, NGINX, MySQL and PHP).
- Fundamental understanding of Object Oriented PHP development.
- Solid understanding of DOM manipulation and JavaScript coding concepts.
- Experience and proficiency with MySQL databases.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- Experience with source control software such as Git repositories.
- Internally motivated and able to work both independently and effectively within a team.
- Strong communication skills both internally within the tech and design team and externally with non technical staff.
- Encouraging, passionate, inspiring in all things.
Desired:
- 3+ years’ experience as a Software Developer.
- College or University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.
- Knowledge and experience using DocBlock.
- A positive individual wishing to contribute to a growing company.
Preferred:
- Experience using the Symfony framework.
- Experience in small business IT.
- Experience with Varnish cache.
- Past experience with Linux operating systems, such as Ubuntu.
- Experience with web server software NGINX and PHP-FPM..
- Experience with Facebook, DFP, Google Analytics and associated APIs.
- Experience using Doctrine.
- Experience using Composer.
ABOUT CONCOURSE MEDIA
At Concourse Media, we are defined by our core values: They define who we are, how we think and how we act as individuals and as an organization. Core Values transcend business goals and shape our culture. Our core values are mandatory and not flexible and all team members must live them and be accountable to them.
Food Writer - Forkly.com
This is an on-site position in Guelph, ON
Who we are
Concourse Media is a leading North American online desktop and mobile publishing company located in the South end of Guelph, Ontario. We are passionate about changing the way consumers interact and engage with content online. Our Company attracts over 30 million readers worldwide per month across a growing portfolio of web properties covering Food, Lifestyle, Health, Entertainment, Travel and Sports.
We are a young and vibrant group of writers, designers, developers, and advertising specialists who use interactivity, functionality, and engagement to drive the creative process. We infuse our sites and online videos with a new style of web publishing that brings unique and original content to the forefront for coveted consumer demographics.
Why we need you
Concourse Media is looking for an entry-level food writer for a 1-year contract (mat leave cover, with a potential to stay on after). We are seeking someone who can passionately research and write about food all day. Our food brand, Forkly.com, is a fast growing website with a diverse look at food, trends and lifestyles. We need a new member to come on board and help us create some new and exciting content. Then, help us continue to grow our brand on social media, with engaging content so that we drive our audience into all that amazing content.
What we offer you
Our compensation packages include flexible work hours, work from home availability, health benefits, dental benefits and more. We also love fun, competitions, and having drinks at Happy Hour every Friday together.
Who you are
You love cooking, eating and all things FOOD. You love to write, learn, and grow in your skills. You understand the language of social media, and how it can be used to elevate a brand and drive an audience into great content. Creativity is welcomed and encouraged here. You also love to play board games and/or video games and memes (they’re basically the bread and butter to our culture).
What To Expect:
As a food writer, you will work alongside your editor, reporting to the Director of Editorial on the following tasks:
- Develop rich, knowledgeable and engaging content within specific assignments.
- Help identify new topics and themes to research and write about.
- Proofread, edit and have quality control of content.
- Post & create content for our social media pages.
- Additional related tasks, as required.
Qualifications:
- Strong creative writing and editing skills.
- A love for cooking, nutrition, and all things food.
- Previous experience in writing/blogging.
- Exceptional typing skills and efficiency.
- Ability to maintain strong attention to detail under pressing timelines.
- Proficient in the use of Google Docs/Excel.
- Work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
- Basic knowledge of WordPress.
- Experience using popular social media outlets (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest).
- Love for data, and content strategy.
- Willing to think and work outside the box.
Bonus Points
- A desire to recipe create.
- Previous experience in writing/blogging specifically about food.
- An understanding of the aesthetics of food styling.
- Experience in engaging social media content creation.
- A love for Pinterest.
- Enjoy board games, potlucks, pizza, and fun Fridays.
- Willing to participate in cubicle decorating contests, when they arise.
ABOUT CONCOURSE MEDIA
At Concourse Media, we are defined by our core values: They define who we are, how we think and how we act as individuals and as an organization. Core Values transcend business goals and shape our culture. Our core values are mandatory and not flexible and all team members must live them and be accountable to them.
Social Media Assistant
Concourse Media is seeking savvy technical individuals to join our Audience Development team and jump feet first into the exciting, growing world of digital content marketing. This is a full-time position based in Guelph, Ontario on Research Lane near the University.
Social media marketing requires a creative mindset with the ability to catch the attention of your audience. This individual will have the ability to write effective ad copy and manage the workflow of campaign creation and testing.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, creative person with extremely strong written communication skills. Qualified individuals will have a strong familiarity with social media, and a strong love for foosball and classic arcade games.
CORE DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
ABOUT CONCOURSE MEDIA
Concourse Media is one of North America’s leading online desktop and mobile publishing companies. Our publications attract over 25 million readers each month across a growing portfolio of web properties in Lifestyle, Health, Entertainment, Travel and Sports.