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CONFRONT is always open to job opportunities and submissions by music lovers around the world. If you are interested in being considered for an un-paid position with the magazine, please send an e-mail to submit.confrontmagazine@gmail.com with the following:

- The subject should include which position you are applying for

- Your name, age, where you live & genres of interest in music

-A little bit about yourself and why you believe you’re a good fit for CONFRONT Magazine

- Your CV

- A sample of your writing; either an album review or show review that you can write on any previous album/show you have attended, or a link to some other music writing you have done in the past.

 

THE POSITIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR

Music News Writer: 

As a CONFRONT Music News Writer you will: 

- Keep up to date on music announcements and post your own short pieces on the latest news. Unless it is a huge topic we do not expect more then a couple of paragraphs per submission. You will be taught how to post these pieces via WordPress

- You will be required to research and write relevant music news pieces at least 3 times per week and post on the CONFRONT website at your own leisure

*There will be the opportunity to move up and write more pieces for the magazine (if interested), with a main focus on music news to ensure that the section is kept up to date*

*It is not necessary to live in Montreal to apply for this position*

Skill requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of WordPress an asset however not required
  • Knowledge of social media
  • Ability to work with deadlines
  • Communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of music and pop culture an asset
  • Able to take instruction & criticism with ease; willing to learn
  • Organized, and process driven
  • Able to multi-task
  • Proven display of initiative
  • Represent CONFRONT Magazine with integrity, respect and mature judgment

Qualifications:

  • Good language skills both written and spoken
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word or equivalent

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Freelance Writer:

**Specifically looking for writers in TORONTO, as well as Montreal. Other cities are welcome as well, but these are our two main markets at the moment**

*Currently only looking to hire if you would like to cover in the genres of: rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, punk, rock, jazz, R&B, soul, country, experimental indie, or Top 40 radio music.We will accept applicants for other genres of music and will contact you when a position in that genre opens up.*

As a CONFRONT Magazine Freelancer you will:

- Keep up to date on music announcements and submit short pieces on the latest news. Unless it is a huge topic we do not expect more then a couple of paragraphs per submission. You will be taught how to post these pieces via WordPress.

- Write album reviews. You may write about any album that has caught your attention; good or bad.

- Attend shows and write reviews. We will provide one concert pass per show so that the writer may access the show and review for free.

- If you’re from Toronto or Montreal, we can also grant access to artist interviews, although this is something that you work up to after submitting other pieces of work first.

*You will be required to submit minimum one/two short articles per week. This can be a mix of any of the above listed*

*It is not necessary to live in Montreal to apply for this position*

Skill requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of WordPress an asset
  • Knowledge of social media
  • Ability to work with deadlines
  • Communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of music and pop culture an asset
  • Able to take instruction & criticism with ease; willing to learn
  • Organized, and process driven
  • Able to multi-task
  • Proven display of initiative
  • Represent CONFRONT Magazine with integrity, respect and mature judgment

Qualifications:

  • Good language skills both written and spoken
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word or equivalent

CONFRONT is happy to announce that un-paid internships for SCHOOL CREDIT are also offered. Send us an e-mail for more information! 

Please note that for the moment, CONFRONT Magazine does not turn a profit and as such our staff works without monetary remuneration; however, compensation is available in the form of show access, band material etc.