Reporter Huntsville (Temp)
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Job Summary
Metroland is excited to be participating in Canadas Local Journalism Initiative which aims to which aims to promote local journalism in underserved communities in Canada.
and the Huntsville Forester are seeking an energetic keen reporter with a degree in journalism or equivalent for a unique and exceptional opportunity.
During this temporary full-time contract you will be expected to produce a minimum of 5-7 stories weekly which will appear on . Your stories will be available for upload to other media outlets and the many Metroland publication websites.
The contract ends March 31 2027.
Deadline to apply is Feb. 18 2026
Annual Salary: $44059.01 - $ 56829.84
While you work virtually you must be available to complete interviews and take photographs in the area.
Your salary will be paid by Metroland with a portion coming through funding from the Government of Canada.
The successful candidate will focus on civic journalism in the Huntsville and Lake of Bays areas. This may include covering Huntsville Lake of Bays and Muskoka District councils school boards law enforcement courts fire departments Crown corporations government agencies federal Parliament or provincial legislatures.
Qualifications :
- A journalism degree diploma or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Keen to work independently in a virtual newsroom
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced deadline driven and demanding environment
- Curious team-oriented individual that can build professional relationships with team members and sources
- Strong interviewing social media and online journalism skills matched with excellent writing and communication skills
- Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic
- Effective organizational skills ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Photography skills
- Must have access to a vehicle and a valid drivers license
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this program; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by Feb 20 2026.
This posting is for a new position. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.
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 :
Yes
Employment Type :
Intern
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
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