Reporter - Huntsville

Torstar; Toronto; Remote; CAD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in local journalism seeks an energetic reporter for a temporary full-time contract. The role involves producing multiple stories weekly, covering civic issues in Huntsville and Lake of Bays. Applicants should have a journalism degree and relevant experience, with strong skills in social media, interviewing, and photography. The position offers flexible hours and requires local travel for events.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year newsroom experience.
• Ability to work remotely in a virtual newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Report on municipal issues with a keen interest.
• Generate engaging story ideas.
• Collaborate with the local news editor.

Skills

Social Media

Interviewing

Online Journalism

Photography

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Journalism Degree

Job description

Company Description

Metroland is participating in Canada’s 'Local Journalism Initiative', which aims to promote local journalism in underserved communities across Canada.

The Huntsville Forester seeks an energetic reporter with a journalism degree or equivalent for a unique opportunity.

This temporary full-time contract requires producing 5-7 stories weekly for muskokaregion.com, with content also shared across other media outlets and Metroland publications.

The contract ends on September 30, 2025. Application deadline: May 28, 2025. Salary: $37,850.13 to $56,829.84 annually.

While working virtually, you must be available for interviews and photography locally. Salary is paid via a government grant.

The role focuses on civic journalism in Huntsville and Lake of Bays, covering local government, law enforcement, courts, fire departments, and government agencies.

Our Commitment To Diversity: We promote fairness, support, and opportunity, valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences to enrich our workplace. We welcome all and aim for an inclusive culture that fosters growth and shared success.

Job Responsibilities

• Report on municipal issues with a keen interest.
• Take quality photographs for publication.
• Generate engaging story ideas.
• Adhere to Canadian Libel Law and Press Style.
• Collaborate with the local news editor to produce relevant stories in traditional and innovative formats.
• Create trustworthy journalism with strong reporting, research, and data analysis skills.
• Develop multimedia content for websites and social media, including videos and audio.
• Travel within the community for events outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year newsroom experience.
• Strong social media, interviewing, and online journalism skills.
• Excellent news judgment and work ethic.
• Photography skills.
• Ability to work remotely in a virtual newsroom.
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Canadian Press Style).
• Organizational skills to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with good relationship-building skills.

AODA: Torstar Group is committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment processes. We will accommodate candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request. Please notify us if you require accommodations during your interview.