Reporter – insideottawavalley.com

Job title:

Reporter – insideottawavalley.com

Company

Metroland Media

Job description

Company DescriptionMetroland is looking for an energetic and keen general assignment reporter who is skilled in digital storytelling to join its insideottawavalley.com team.Deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 28, 2024Salary Range: $36,640.24 to $49,296.00We 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.Our Commitment To Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.Job Description

  • Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories.
  • Provide comprehensive and engaging coverage of municipal government, written in traditional and alternative story forms.
  • 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.
  • Other duties, as required.

Qualifications

  • You have a diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.
  • You’re a motivated self-starter, an innovative, driven journalist with the ability to write clean copy and take photos.
  • You have a proven news judgment and a strong work ethic.
  • You possess online posting skills and ‘get’ social media with the know-how to use different platforms to source and share information.
  • You’re highly organized and have the skills to manage time and prioritize tasks.
  • You love a deadline and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and demanding environment.
  • You’re a team-oriented individual who can build professional relationships with colleagues and the community.
  • You’re well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style.
  • You are prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • You can work remotely but are able to travel within the community for assignments. Familiarity with the Ottawa valley considered an asset.

Additional InformationTorstar 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.

Expected salary

$36640.24 – 49296 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:11:28 GMT

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