Contractor Reporter

Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories.

Provide comprehensive and engaging coverage of municipal government, written in traditional and alternative story forms.

Adapt to an environment where news and information is updated frequently, and the work atmosphere demands urgency.

Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis.

Understand the value of information, large and small, and the connection between what is being reported on and our readers.

Other duties, as required.

You have a diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.

You’re a motivated self-starter, an innovative, driven journalist with the ability to write clean copy and take photos.

You have a proven news judgment and a strong work ethic.

You possess online posting skills and ‘get’ social media with the know-how to use different platforms to source and share information.

You’re highly organized and have the skills to manage time and prioritize tasks.

You love a deadline and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and demanding environment.

You’re a team-oriented individual who can build professional relationships with colleagues and the community.

You’re well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style.

You are prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

You can work remotely but are able to travel within the community for assignments.

Familiarity with Halton Hills is considered an asset

Your salary will be paid to you by Metroland through the Local Journalism Initiative grant received from the Government of Canada.

The successful Community-Centered and Civic Engagement journalist will report on stories that are hyperlocal to Halton Hills, providing coverage of everyday life in the community, including stories about upcoming events, new businesses and restaurants.

You will also provide regular coverage of government affairs, local issues that impact residents of all ages, like those brought on by the area’s booming growth and shifting demographics, education and school accommodation, housing, affordability and growing food insecurity, access to health and mental health, local crime and policing, among other topics.

The quality journalism produced will be comprehensive, fair, balance and reflective of the community’s diversity, while also serving readers with news and information that aim to inform, engage and strengthen community.

Depending on the story, scope of coverage, as well as depth and breadth of coverage, reporter will generate a minimum of eight stories weekly.

AODA Torstar Group of Companies is 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.

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