Digital Producer (12mth Contract)

Torstar; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian news organization in Toronto is looking for a Digital Producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The role involves shaping the homepage, producing engaging multimedia packages, and managing social media. Ideal candidates have a journalism degree and strong editorial judgment. This position offers a salary range of $60,502.95 - $74,054.11 and contributes to evolving journalism in the digital age.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Proven track record at a high-traffic news outlet.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Curate and edit the homepage and apps.
• Produce packages that use visuals and multimedia.
• Take charge of rolling files for live coverage.
• Moderate reader commenting and deliver journalism directly.
• Manage the Star’s social feeds.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Digital publishing systems

Audience engagement

Analytics

SEO

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent

Tools

Publishing tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Overview

The Toronto Star is seeking a Digital Producer who thrives on speed, creativity, and innovation to join its newsroom. This role is at the centre of how audiences experience our journalism — whether through newsletters, in conversations with readers on commenting threads or in a live rolling file.

As part of the digital team, you’ll experiment with new ways of connecting with our community through newsletters, commenting and social media. You will help shape stories and package them for maximum impact. We’re looking for someone who works well within the urgency of a live news environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound editorial judgment, command of digital publishing systems, and fluency in the latest tools and techniques of audience engagement, which can include newsletters and platforms such as X, Reddit, and Blue Sky. As part of this role, the candidate will be entrusted with engaging readers in real-time, managing communities and curating our home pages.

The digital desk operates 24/7. Early morning, late evening, and weekend work will be required.

What You’ll Do

• Shape the homepage: Curate and edit the lineups on thestar.com and our apps.
• Tell stories creatively: Produce packages that use visuals, multimedia, and social to grab readers’ attention.
• Run live coverage: Take charge of rolling files, keeping coverage sharp and timely.
• Spark engagement: Curate and moderate reader commenting and deliver journalism directly to inboxes with newsletters and alerts.
• Lead on social: Manage the Star’s social feeds, tailoring stories for each platform, responding in real time to audience behaviour, and experimenting with new formats.
• Work with data: Use analytics, SEO, and platform insights to shape coverage and track success.

Salary: $60,502.95 - $74,054.11

Based in Toronto

Please submit your application by October 3, 2025.

This is a notice of vacancy under Article 8 of collective agreement between Toronto Star Newspapers Limited and Unifor Local 87M. The hours of work for this position will vary according to the assignment but will all conform to a standard 35-hour work week as described under the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in a similar role an asset.
• Proven track record at a high-traffic news outlet, with expertise in digital-first journalism.
• Strong editorial judgment and capacity to edit quickly.
• Proficiency in publishing tools, analytics, and social media.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy and fairness.

Why Join Us

• This is an opportunity to play a key role in how Canada’s largest newsroom evolves for the digital age. You’ll join a collaborative team, have the freedom to experiment with new formats, and help deliver journalism that informs, engages, and matters.

Additional Information

AODA
We are 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.