Reporter - 1 year temporary full time contract
Reporter - 1 year temporary full time contract
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Job Description
The Hamilton Spectator is looking for an enthusiastic experienced temporary fulltime Reporter who is skilled in story telling for both digital and print platforms. The successful Journalist will be a talented selfstarter who can provide a wide range of stories on compelling and important topics of relevance to Hamilton Spectator and readers. The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability in web filing on tight deadlines.
This is a 1 year contract position.
Deadline to apply is June 6 2025
Annual Salary: $51365.83 to $74265.12
- Coordinating with the local news editor to consistently produce interesting and local newsworthy stories told in traditional and nontraditional ways.
- Producing highquality trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills including data analysis.
- Producing engaging multimedia content for website and social media outlets including video and audio posts.
- Travel throughout the community to capture events and information outside of structured work hours including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications :
- Diploma or Degree in Journalism or in a related field.
- Selfstarter with the ability to exercise solid news judgment.
- Competent in using social media and with solid online posting skills.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and especially written skills (Canadian Press Style).
- Effective organizational skills ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Ability to excel in a fastpaced deadline driven digital first and demanding environment.
- Teamoriented individual who can build professional relationships with team members.
- Experience in data analysis mapping photography video and broadcasting are assets.
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
Additional Information :
AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree 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.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Remote
