Reporter - Almaguin News (Temp)

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

AODA

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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.

During this temporary full-time contract, you will be expected to produce a minimum of 5-7 stories weekly which will appear on northbaynipissing.com.

Your stories will be available for upload to other media outlets and the many Metroland publication websites.

Metroland Media is a dynamic media powerhouse, delivering vital news to millions of readers across Ontario. We publish six award-winning daily newspapers – including the Hamilton Spectator and Waterloo Region Record – alongside 27 websites covering communities from Ottawa Valley to Niagara and Parry Sound to Toronto.

We don’t just report the news; we strengthen our communities. Our newsrooms fuse the expertise of our trained journalists with first-party data and local insights, keeping citizens informed on the issues that matter most.

Join us to learn from seasoned journalists and make a real impact in Ontario.

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