General Assignment Reporter

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

Job summary

Village Media's TorontoToday team in Toronto is seeking a talented journalist to cover breaking news and feature stories in a fast-paced, hyperlocal environment.

The successful candidate will report quickly and accurately, cultivate sources and community contacts, and contribute to diverse coverage across city hall, crime, arts, real estate, and transit. A journalism degree or diploma is required, with flexibility to work weekends and relocate if needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience
• Superior writing and editing skills with CP Style knowledge
• 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

Responsibilities

• Write breaking news and feature stories on community issues
• Report quickly, clearly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Cultivate sources and foster community contacts and relationships
• Engage with and inform local readers about what’s happening today

Skills

Writing & Editing

Source Cultivation

Fast-paced reporting

Weekend availability

Local knowledge of Toronto

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

About Village Media

Village Media is a Community Impact Organization dedicated to strengthening local trust, connection and economic vitality.

Through trusted journalism, community platforms and reinvestment programs, we support informed citizens, engaged communities and thriving local businesses.

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].

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
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