General Assignment Reporter

Village Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital-first news organization based in Toronto is seeking a talented journalist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in breaking news and feature writing, with a commitment to community engagement and ethical reporting. Strong writing and editing skills are essential, along with proficiency in multimedia storytelling. This role focuses on delivering local news narratives that matter. Salary range is $60,000 - $65,000 with a flexible schedule required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories.
• Ability to report quickly, clearly, and accurately.
• Track record of success in cultivating sources and relationships.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Report on city-level issues including breaking news and feature stories.
• Engage with communities to find relevant local stories.
• Ensure fairness, accuracy, and adherence to high ethical standards.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Photography skills

Video skills

Community engagement

Education

Degree or diploma in journalism

Job description

Do you believe in the importance of digital-first, hyperlocal news coverage?

Village Media — a proudly independent, digital-first network of local news sources in 27 cities across the province — is searching for a talented, dynamic journalist to join our TorontoToday team!

Across all of our news sites in Ontario, our primary mission is to tell people what’s happening TODAY. Although our team of reporters is always chipping away at in-depth, enterprising stories, our main focus is to inform our readers about what is happening right now — and why it matters. Our newsroom is aggressive, nimble and driven by a constant sense of urgency. We chase the stories people are talking about (or should be talking about) and tell those stories with authority and accuracy.

Think of us like the daily newspaper, without the paper — boots on the ground reporting where you live, work and play.

Our hyper‑local focus on downtown Toronto includes

• Breaking news
• City Hall coverage
• Crime and courts
• Arts, culture and events
• Real estate, housing and construction
• Transit and infrastructure
• Stories about the people who define Toronto

Our successful candidate

• Has demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues
• Reports quickly, clearly and accurately and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Has a track record of success in cultivating sources and fostering community contacts and relationships
• Is not afraid to ask tough questions when required

Our journalists

• Are compelled to find stories that matter and to engage with our communities
• Are committed to fairness, accuracy and transparency, and have impeccable ethics
• Have exceptional writing and editing skills

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience
• Superior language, writing and editing skills, with a thorough knowledge of CP Style
• Strong photography and video skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including one weekend day each week
• Familiarity with Toronto’s downtown neighbourhoods is a must
• The successful candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Toronto, ON

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work.

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About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives — and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading‑edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.

Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].