Content Writer

Who We Are

Linus Tech Tips is one of the world's most renowned and influential technology-focused YouTube channels and online communities. With millions of subscribers and a deep passion for all things tech, we are dedicated to providing our audience with informative, entertaining, and exciting content.

About the Role:

Location: Surrey, BC, Canada

Employment: Full-time

Are you passionate about technology and storytelling? Linus Media Group (LMG) is on the lookout for a talented Content Writer to create engaging and technical content for our readership. With over 16 million subscribers on our main YouTube channel, Linus Tech Tips, and millions across our secondary channels, you’ll have the opportunity to inform and engage a massive audience.

As a member of the Labs Team, you’ll break down complex hardware testing and performance data into insightful and well-structured articles, resonating with industry professionals and everyday consumers. You’ll collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other team members to develop in-depth, well-researched content.

Duties:

• Write and edit high-quality and compelling articles, product reviews, and comparisons for LTT Labs
• Create highly creative, thought-provoking, and captivating storylines and visual assets to enhance engagement and storytelling
• Ensure article copy, visuals, and creative assets align with the LMG brand, Quality Assurance standards, and SEO best practices
• Research and stay up to date on consumer technology, trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for written content
• Facilitate review sessions and collaborate cross-departmentally to clarify data, resolve issues, and ensure accurate, engaging, and unbiased content that reflects objective test results
• Use analytics and content audits to measure performance to find areas of improvement in user engagement, readership loyalty, and brand awareness
• Prepare visually appealing and informative technical charts, tables, and graphs with an emphasis on accuracy

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical copywriter, editor, or content writer, preferably in a direct-to-consumer environment
• Excellent written communication skills with ability to balance technical and non-technical ideas while incorporating feedback in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

Assets:

• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and how to optimize content for search engines

Compensation:

For this position, the typical hiring salary range falls between CAD $70,000 and $90,000 per year. The base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills and experience. LMG's compensation structure is rooted in a performance and merit-based approach that acknowledges the performance of both the individual and the team.

Job Perks:

• Professional Development - Reimbursement of eligible skills development programs and courses
• Health Coverage - Extended health benefits and dental plan, including extensive support for mental health
• Paid Time Off - Paid personal leave as well as vacation time
• Employee Wellness - Flexible schedules, frequent game nights, and exciting company outings
• Phone Plan - A comprehensive phone plan for our employees
• SWAG - Access to swag from lttstore.com, tech, and other goodies
• Group Retirement Savings Plan - A generous employer matching plan for your retirement

Equal Opportunity Statement

LMG is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family status, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence unrelated to employment.

At LMG, we’re committed to building a workforce that is representative of the audiences we create for, by building a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Types:

• Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

$70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently able to work in Canada? Note: this does not mean "I can work in Canada as long as an employer sponsors me", it means "I can start work tomorrow".

Work Location: In person