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Metroland Media Group Ltd.
Job LocationNewmarket, ON
EducationNot Mentioned
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Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Company DescriptionMetroland Media, an employer that celebrates diversity, is looking for a passionate journalist to report on everyday life, municipal politics and businesses in the multicultural region of York.York Region Media Group is the source of news and information in the community, delivering tens of thousands of newspapers weekly and reaching more than one million readers every month on yorkregion.com.We have been keeping residents of York Region informed on issues that impact their lives, including local government, education, health care, crime and community events.We continue to evolve, grow and change with our readers and our communities. We invest in trained journalists and offer ongoing educational opportunities to remain current with media trends and readers’ needs. We fuse their expertise with first-party data and insight from our local community advisory council to inform our coverage.York Region Media Group is part of Metroland Media, which is owned by Torstar. (hyperlink to corporate sites for these) Metroland’s team of award-winning journalists produce 70 weekly and six daily newspapers as well as 25-plus websites.Job DescriptionMetrolands York region is looking for an energetic and keen reporter who is skilled in storytelling for both digital and print platforms. This is a temporary full time contract ending February 2023.

  • Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories.
  • Be able to adapt to an environment where news and information is updated frequently, and the work atmosphere demands urgency.
  • Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis.
  • Understand the value of information, large and small, and the connection between what is being reported on and our readers.
  • Produce engaging content for all platforms – print, website and social media.
Qualifications
  • Diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.
  • A motivated self-starter who is an innovative, driven journalist with the ability to write clean copy and take photos.
  • Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic.
  • Competent in social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and possess online posting skills.
  • Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and demanding environment.
  • Team-oriented individual who can build professional relationships with team members and the community.
  • Well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style.
  • Must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Must be able to work remotely.
  • Must be able to travel within the community for assignments.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a 50-word story pitch along with their cover letter and resume.Additional InformationDiversity & InclusionTorstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.AODATorstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.COVID-19Torstar Corporation remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace. As of November 30, 2021, candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required. We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.Quick Apply
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