Reporter (Toronto.com)

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, providing local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

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 looking for a curious, creative, and energetic lifestyle and culture reporter to join its Toronto.com team. This is a full-time permanent position.

Metroland is looking for a versatile, creative and enterprising reporter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can give our audiences the news they need in efficient, effective and digestible formats.

This job is quick moving, high-energy and – if you’re wired this way -- really fun. The successful candidate will use digital listening tools and collaborate with editors to understand what the audience is hungry for while staying firmly connected to Metroland’s principles and commitment to quality journalism.

The ideal candidate understands that a story can take on many shapes and incorporates elements including text, photography, graphics, video, audio, social embeds and in-depth interactives. You will use those building blocks to create lists, feature stories, and videos for multiple platforms.

Salary Range: $37,850.13 - $56,829.84

Qualifications

• You have a diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience with a news outlet or similar role.
• You have excellent writing skills with the ability to generate your own stories, and a keen eye for viral content.
• You love a deadline and excel in a fast-paced, demanding yet creative environment.
• You have worked with or have knowledge of Google Analytics, and how to track data.
• You know and love the city of Toronto, and can cover lifestyle topics with original reporting.
• You are curious about new trends in the city, and are willing to explore them.
• You ‘get’ social media and know how to use different platforms to source and share information.
• You understand the importance of SEO and online best practices and use these to reach a wider audience.
• You’re a self-starter able to generate unique and compelling story ideas, but also a team player who loves to collaborate and is easily assignable.
• You have knowledge of Canadian Press style.
• Must be able to travel within the city for assignments.

Additional Information

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 the 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 your interview of your requirements.