Reporter

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

Job summary

A local news organization is seeking an experienced reporter to cover developments from Queen’s Park in Toronto. The role requires strong reporting skills, a commitment to ethics, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a degree in journalism, excellent writing abilities, and prior experience in covering government. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 and requires relocation to Toronto for an anticipated 12 to 18 months.

Qualifications

• Experience covering government and politics at any level is required.
• Strong commitment to fairness, accuracy, and transparency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Report quickly, clearly, and accurately on political developments.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Cover stories related to Queen's Park.

Skills

Reporting skills

Writing and editing skills

Knowledge of CP Style

Ability to ask tough questions

Education

Degree or diploma in journalism

Job description

Are you an experienced reporter looking to deep‑Dive into the latest developments from Queen’s Park?

Operated by Village Media, The Trillium is your trusted source for insightful гу, in‑depth coverage of politics and policy‑making in Ontario. We're looking for a reporter with experience covering government and politics at any level, including municipal or school board.

Who You Are

• Report quickly, clearly and accurately and are comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Aren’t afraid to ask tough questions when required
• Are committed to fairness, accuracy and transparency, and have impeccable ethics

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience
• Superior language, writing and editing skills, with a thorough knowledge of CP Style
• Able to work a Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule with weekends and evenings occasionally as required

The successful candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to Toronto and work out of our Queen’s Park office for an anticipated 12 to 18 month period.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

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

Village Media posts job listings on our careers portal at villagemedia.easyapply.co, on Indeed and LinkedIn. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. This job posting is for a future vacancy.

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].