Reporter

Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community

Village Media a proudly independent digital-first network of local news sources in 27 cities across the province is searching for a talented dynamic journalist to join . Your primary beats will include health care small business and real estate.

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 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 them those important stories with authority and accuracy.

Think of us like the daily newspaper without the paper boots on the ground reporting where you live work and play.

Our Journalists:

• Have exceptional writing and editing skills

• Have demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues

• Report quickly clearly and accurately and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

• Have a track record of success in cultivating sources and fostering community contacts and relationships

• Arent afraid to ask tough questions when required

• Are compelled to find stories that matter and to engage with our communities

• 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 (Canadian Press) Style

• Strong photography and video skills

• Able to work a flexible schedule

• A valid drivers licence and a reliable vehicle

• Familiarity with Sudbury is an asset

• The successful candidate must live in Greater Sudbury

  
  

Salary Range: $50000 - $55000

The Kind of People Were Looking For

Village Media is beyond a traditional media company. Were a community impact organization. Our purpose is to help communities become stronger by keeping people informed connected and engaged.

That means we look for people who genuinely care about the places they serve. We need teammates who are curious collaborative adaptable and energized by solving problems. Youll fit right in if you take initiative embrace change and are always willing to step outside your job description to help the team or the community succeed.

Were building something ambitious in the digital media space so we value:

Humility over ego

Optimism over cynicism

Ownership over thats not my job

We move quickly support one another and believe meaningful work comes from people who care deeply about both their colleagues and their neighbours. If youre excited by the opportunity to make a real difference where people live youll thrive here.

At Village Media aptitude matters. Attitude matters more.

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.

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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 .

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