Reporter

Village Media; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local news organization is looking for a talented Reporter in Oshawa. The role involves covering diverse community issues including small business, arts, and civic matters. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in journalism and strong writing and editing skills. Applicants should be committed to community engagement and maintaining impeccable ethics in reporting. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the successful candidate must live in or near Oshawa.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience writing news and feature stories.
• Ability to report quickly, clearly, and accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the Durham Region is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Cover small business, real estate, court, crime, and civic issues.
• Engage with communities to find stories that matter.
• Maintain fairness, accuracy, and transparency.

Skills

Excellent news judgment

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to cultivate sources

Strong photography skills

Strong video skills

Education

Degree or diploma in journalism

Job description

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

The proudly independent, digital-only Village Media network is searching for a talented and motivated Reporter to join us in Oshawa!

You’ll cover:

• Small business and real estate
• Court and crime
• Civic issues - city hall, school boards, hospitals and more
• General assignment
• Arts and culture

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, curious and a self-starter. We want someone with excellent news judgment who can find the stories most important to our communities on a daily basis, while also digging deep to uncover the news that no one else is reporting.

The successful candidate for this position:

• Has demonstrated experience writing 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
• Isn’t 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 (Canadian Press) Style
• Strong photography and video skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, when needed
• A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
• Familiarity with the Durham Region will be considered a strong asset
• The successful candidate must live in or near Oshawa, Ontario

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].