Shape breaking news coverage for The Canadian Press as an Ontario Reporter-Editor, using speed, accuracy, and excellent news judgment. Work three days weekly with Toronto's bureau team.
This mid-senior-level, full-time journalist role covers varied Ontario assignments for a national audience. You will pitch original ideas, report under tight deadlines, and make local stories nationally relevant. The work includes regular weekend shifts and occasional evenings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report on diverse Ontario assignments, focusing on breaking news
- Produce multimedia stories for print, online, audio, and video
- Generate ideas centered on under-reported communities
- Serve as Toronto's primary weekend breaking news reporter
- Work creatively and concisely under deadline pressure
Requirements:
- Journalism degree or equivalent experience
- Three years in a real-time digital newsroom
- Familiarity with CP Stylebook and Caps and Spelling
- Excellent verbal, written, and research skills
- Social media newsgathering experience; copyediting or bilingualism assets
Bring Ontario reporting, multimedia storytelling, and sharp editorial judgment to The Canadian Press's national newsroom.
Ontario Breaking News Reporter Editor in Toronto employer: National Media Awards Foundation
National Media Awards Foundation offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration among its employees. The organization is committed to supporting public service journalism and reflects diverse communities in its programming. Employees have opportunities for professional growth and development while working on impactful projects that engage audiences across various platforms.
Contact Details:
National Media Awards Foundation Recruitment Team
