Arts Reporter & Content Creator

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Arts Reporter & Content Creator

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Organization Description:
The Mississauga Arts Council is dedicated to enabling the growth of the arts by creating opportunity and connection between artists and residents in Mississauga and beyond. Now in our 42nd year, MAC is a registered charity, providing service-based programming to artists, promoting artists in Mississauga, and growing awareness of the arts in our city to build a vibrant thriving cultural community. Learn more:About SaugaArtsHUB.com:
SaugaArtsHUB.com (SAH) is a Mississauga arts and entertainment web platform informing the public about local events, sharing local artist stories, and identifying organizations/businesses in Mississauga that are arts supporters. SAH features a searchable directory of artist profiles, a comprehensive events calendar, and hundreds of news stories, articles, videos, and more.
Founded in 2021 by MAC, SaugaArtsHUB.com aims to provide a platform for professional artists in Mississauga to engage with the community. Our platform serves as a diverse and multicultural hub where residents and visitors can be informed, inspired and engaged. SAH’s goal is to promote the development of artistic talent and to inspire a supportive community.
MAC is currently updating SAH to be faster, AODA compliant, and have seamless UI/UX. The site will relaunch in early summer 2025.Position Information:
This new role supports the relaunch and strategic growth of SaugaArtsHub.com, Mississauga’s online platform for local arts and culture. Reporting to the SAH Community Outreach & Production Manager and working with MAC’s Communications Manager, the Arts Reporter & Content Creator will create and manage engaging content that showcases the city’s artists, events, and festivals.
Responsibilities include creating video and graphic content for social media, attending arts events, interviewing local creatives, producing blog posts, and managing website updates via WordPress. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with skills in multimedia production, interviewing, and a passion for the arts.Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and produce engaging, creative short-form videos and blog features, leveraging social media trends and algorithms to maximize reach and audience engagement
• Conduct on-camera interviews and research local artists to create engaging short-form video content that highlights Mississauga artists, events, exhibitions and festivals
• Attend arts events to capture real-time content (interviews, behind the scenes, performances, etc.)
• Manage website content using WordPress, including uploading and updating articles, event listings, and providing minor technical support for SAH member users
• Actively research and seek out local arts stories, proposing content ideas to the creative team.
• Creation of weekly and bi-weekly HUB Highlights email newsletter promoting arts events and news via MailChimp
• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms
• Support outreach and marketing campaigns under the guidance of MAC’s creative team.

*This position requires attendance at community arts events outside of designated work hours, including evenings and weekends.*This position will require regular travel to locations in Mississauga, a valid G-level driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle is necessary.

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Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:28:29 GMT

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