Multimedia Storyteller

[NOTE]: THIS IS A JOB POSTING, NOT AN EVENT. We thought it would be fun to run our hiring process through our platform to give applicants a sense of what we've built so far. :)

Applications are open until April 25th at 11:59pm but will be reviewed on a rolling basis -- Apply ASAP!

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The Role

Work directly with Joss (our CEO) across mediums (especially video and writing) to lead a cultural wave of "returning to the real world". In this role, you'll cast community builders as a growing workforce of entrepreneurial protagonists who are collectively bringing about a future we can all be excited to live in. You'll use your deep intuition for world-building and storytelling to both capture the present and paint a compelling vision for the future.

What you'll do:

• Lead the script writing, storyboarding, shooting, and editing of videos that make community organizing look like an awesome career path or side hustle

• Hunt for moments and characters worth highlighting -- go to events, build relationships with organizers, and tell their stories across mediums

• Riff with us on how we stay at the forefront of the cultural narrative around in-person community (in particular, aligning community building with entrepreneurship)

• Manage our content strategy across platforms

What you'll bring:

• You have a strong portfolio that demonstrates you could (in theory 😁) walk into a mediocre community event and come out with footage that makes people feel like they missed the party of the year

• You love getting to know people, you ask good questions, you have a good sense of humour, and you make people feel at ease in front of the camera

• You have a deep empathy for the viewer / reader and know how to tailor messaging, audio, lighting, pacing, etc. to resonate with different audiences

• You know how to use high quality camera, audio, and lighting gear and can consistently get high-quality footage through both staged shots and capturing live events as a solo camera operator

• You don't shy away from thinking deeply about things like the loneliness epidemic and the economy, but you remain action-oriented and optimistic that the future can be bright

• Bonus: experience leading or growing in-person communities (especially if you produced high-quality writing / video as a driver for that growth)

What's in it for you:

• Tell stories that matter -- media is a powerful tool for shaping the future, and this role gives you the opportunity to change the culture of the city you live in

• Expand your creative range, never get bored -- each community has a different energy, you'll stretch and grow to capture the culture accurately

• Cross-functional, interdisciplinary, multimedia work -- the narrative we're building doesn't stop when the video ends or the article is over: it's embedded in our product, our events, and how we show up when we work with hosts.

Who we are:

We're building a team that is driven, ambitious, and kind. We work extremely hard to support our customers (who are some of the most interesting, entrepreneurial, ambitious, and mission driven people in the world). We are incredibly proud to be growing alongside them.

We prioritize giving high performers the autonomy and space to grow. Joining us this early means you'll be trusted to make decisions that matter -- if that level of responsibility and learning is exciting to you (even if it's a bit terrifying), you're likely a good fit. If you’re worried you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications (nobody does), still apply. We’re looking to bring a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to the table – don’t self reject, help us get to know you!

Our team has a strong in-person, collaborative culture and is based in downtown Toronto.

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position is $80,000–$160,000 CAD annually, plus equity. Compensation depends on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and education.

If you have any questions for us, please submit them with your application or reach out to wygo@wygo.world.