Metroland Summer Editorial Internship
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Metroland is offering up to 10 paid summer internships for students currently enrolled in or graduating this year from a journalism or a related post-secondary program. This four-month contract is designed to be a launchpad for your career immersing you in a real-world newsroom and providing you with meaningful hands-on reporting experience.
Positions are available in newsrooms across Ontario. Candidates will be asked to identify their newsroom preference when submitting their application. Successful candidates will be assigned to a host newsroom based on availability and preference.
What You Will Do
- Work directly with editors and full-time staff to produce original high-quality trustworthy journalism for our communities.
- Participate in our established training program to develop your reporting and research abilities in a supportive environment.
- Attend team meetings and actively contribute to content planning discussions.
- Use your news judgment to translate complex information into digestible stories that matter to our readers.
- Monitor social media and community networks to identify breaking news and trending local stories.
Details
- You must be a current or graduating post-secondary student who is eligible to work in Ontario.
- Summer internship runs from May to August 2026.
- You must be able to work full-time hours which may include weekend evening and statutory holiday shifts.
- You must have access to reliable personal transportation.
- This role is represented by Unifor Local 87-M.
- Salary is dependent on location ($20.77 $22.25/hour).
- Please note: we cannot accommodate volunteers short-term placements or co-op students
How to apply
To apply upload a single PDF to our online portal containing:
- Your original pitch (cover letter): In 100 words or less tell us why local news is important to you.
- Resume.
- Three published examples of your journalism:
- Links must be accessible (no paywalls).
- Clips from campus newspapers or independent/community outlets are welcome.
Application should demonstrate the energy and passion for local news that makes you a good fit for Metroland.
Deadline to apply: Feb 13 2026
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this program; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by March 6 2026.
This posting is for new positions. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however all final selection decisions are made by our hiring managers.
Qualifications :
You are
- Passionate about local news and well-versed in Canadian Press Style.
- Motivated organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines effectively.
- Comfortable with social media tools and digital storytelling formats.
- Able to build professional relationships easily with colleagues and community members.
- Capable of working effectively in a hybrid environment collaborating remotely and travelling within the community for assignments and to a central location for training.
Additional Information :
AODA
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates including persons with 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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Torstar Corporation is a progressive media organization with a long, proud history in newspapers and a passion for capitalizing on the fluid world of digital and mobile media. Torstars vision for success is driven by a deep customer-centric obsession, continued journalistic excellen ... View more
