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Oshawa - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporter

Do you believe in the importance of digital-first hyperlocal news coverage


The proudly independent digital-only Village Media network is searching for a talented and motivated Reporter to join us in Oshawa!


Youll cover:


  • Small business and real estate

  • Court and crime

  • Civic issues - city hall school boards hospitals and more

  • General assignment

  • Arts and culture


The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic curious and a self-starter. We want someone with excellent news judgment who can find the stories most important to our communities on a daily basis while also digging deep to uncover the news that no one else is reporting.


The successful candidate for this position:


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

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

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

  • Isnt afraid to ask tough questions when required


Our journalists:


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

  • Are committed to fairness accuracy and transparency and have impeccable ethics

  • Have exceptional writing and editing skills


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 when needed

  • A valid drivers licence and a reliable vehicle

  • Familiarity with the Durham Region will be considered a strong asset

  • The successful candidate must live in or near Oshawa Ontario

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 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 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 .


Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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  • Legal Drafting
  • Typing
  • Photography
  • Computer Networking
  • Interviewing
  • Signals Intelligence
  • AP Style
  • Research Experience
  • Journalism
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  • Writing Skills

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