Job Description

Hello Downtown Toronto!Do you believe in the importance of digital-first, hyperlocal news coverage?Village Media \xe2\x80\x94 a proudly independent, digital-first of local news sources in 25 cities across the province \xe2\x80\x94 is searching for exceptional editors to join our team in launching TorontoToday.ca!Across all of our news sites in Ontario, our primary mission is to tell people what\xe2\x80\x99s happening TODAY. Although our team of reporters is always chipping away at in-depth, enterprising stories, our main focus is to inform our readers about what is happening right now \xe2\x80\x94 and why it matters. Our newsroom is aggressive, nimble and driven by a constant sense of urgency. We chase the stories people are talking about (or should be talking about) and tell those stories with authority and accuracy.Think of us like the daily newspaper, without the paper \xe2\x80\x94 boots on the ground reporting where you live, work and play.Our hyper-local focus on downtown Toronto will include:

• Breaking news
• City Hall coverage
• Crime and courts
• Arts, culture and events
• Real estate, housing and construction
• Transit and infrastructure
• Stories about the people who define Toronto

Who You Are

• You believe journalism can be a powerful force that helps strengthen communities
• You understand the importance of vibrant local journalism and the impact it has on people\xe2\x80\x99s day-to-day lives
• You are committed to understanding the community you serve and the issues it faces
• You are a thinker, innovator and collaborative leader
• You have excellent news judgment and thrive in a fast-paced, up-to-the-second environment
• You live for breaking news situations that require a quarterback\xe2\x80\x99s mentality
• You confirm and publish stories quickly, jump on timely updates and spot fresh angles that keep readers coming back for more
• You know how to mine social media for stories, sources, questions and topics that the community is talking about
• You have a knack for spotting engaging story ideas and angles that most people miss
• You have a passion for all types of stories, from hard news to soft features and everything in between
• You are a team player who accepts constructive feedback
• You know how to squeeze the best out of people
• You are fair, accurate and transparent

Your Skills are Learned and EarnedIdeally, you have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or diploma in journalism, or a related field. You\xe2\x80\x99ve demonstrated strong writing skills in a newsroom environment. You have a thorough knowledge of CP style, strong copyediting skills, and an interest in features, Q&As and profiles. You have the ability to build strong relationships with your colleagues and within your community.You must be familiar with Toronto, ON, particularly the downtown core. We also need you to live there or be willing to relocate. You must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends with the excitement to cover a beat when needed.If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work.Village Media only posts job listings on our careers portal at villagemedia.easyapply.co, on Indeed and on LinkedIn. If you have found this listing anywhere else, it was scraped without our authorization or knowledge, and thus may be expired or inaccurate. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above.About Village Mediais where local news lives \xe2\x80\x94 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 hr@villagemedia.ca.

Village Media