Remote Reporter - Huntsville (Temp Full-time)

Torstar Corporation; Saint-Lin–Laurentides; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metroland Media in Huntsville, Ontario, is seeking an energetic reporter for a temporary full-time contract focused on civic journalism in the Huntsville and Lake of Bays areas. You will produce community-focused stories for muskokaregion.com and other Metroland outlets.

The role runs through March 31, 2027, with a September 15, 2026 application deadline, and includes a salary of CAD 44,059.01 paid with government funding support.

Qualifications

• A journalism degree, diploma or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Keen to work independently in a virtual newsroom.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment.
• Curious, team-oriented individual that can build professional relationships with team members and sources.
• Strong interviewing, social media, AI and online journalism skills matched with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Photography/video skills.
• Must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Cover civic journalism in Huntsville area, including councils and boards.
• Produce 5–7 stories weekly for muskokaregion.com and other Metroland outlets.
• Upload stories to partner publications.
• Interview with sources and take photographs in the Huntsville area.

Skills

Interviewing

Writing

Social media

AI in journalism

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

Company Description

Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario’s largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada’s heartland.

Metroland’s diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. Wecontinuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com

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 thatwhat 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

Metroland is excited to be participating in Canada’s ‘Local Journalism Initiative’ which aims to which aims to promote local journalism in underserved communities in Canada.

Muskokaregion.com and the Huntsville Forester are seeking an energetic, keen reporter witha degreein journalism or equivalent for a unique and exceptional opportunity.

During this temporary full-time contract, you will be expected to produce a minimum of 5-7 stories weekly which will appear on muskokaregion.com. Your stories will be available for upload to other media outlets and the many Metroland publication websites.

The contract ends March 31, 2027.

Deadline to apply is September 15, 2026

Annual Salary: $44,059.01

While you work virtually, you must live in the Huntsville area to be available to complete interviews and take photographs in the area.

Your salary will be paid by Metroland, with a portion coming through funding from the Government of Canada.

The successful candidate will focus on civic journalism in the Huntsville and Lake of Bays areas. This may include covering Huntsville, Lake of Bays and Muskoka District councils, school boards, law enforcement, courts, fire departments, Crown corporations, government agencies, federal Parliament or provincial legislatures.

Qualifications

• A journalism degree, diploma or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Keen to work independently in a virtual newsroom
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment
• Curious, team-oriented individual that can build professional relationships with team members and sources
• Strong interviewing, social media, AI and online journalismskills matched with excellent writing and communication skills
• Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic
• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Photography/video skills
• Must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s licence

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this program; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.