Reporter

Company Description

The Cambridge Times is a Metroland Media Group news site which provides local news on CambridgeTimes.ca

We continue to evolve, grow and change with our readers and our communities. We invest in trained journalists and offer ongoing educational opportunities to remain current with media trends and readers’ needs. We fuse their expertise with first-party data and insight from our local community advisory council to inform our coverage.

Our Commitment To Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.

Job Description

The Cambridge Times is looking for an energetic and keen reporter who is skilled in storytelling for a digital platform.

While you work virtually, you must be available to complete interviews and take photographs in the area.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordinate with the Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories on a regular basis.
• Source and publish regular and scheduled community content to serve multi-strategy readership: newsletters, morning updates and digital news platform.
• Work in a remote office environment news and information is updated frequently, and the work atmosphere demands urgency.
• Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis.
• Understand the value of information, large and small, and the connection between what is being reported on and our readers.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in a newsroom environment
• Strong interviewing, social media and online journalism skills
• Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic
• Photography and videography skills
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend
• Must have access to a vehicle and a valid Driver’s License. This position is not fully remote.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and especially written skills (Canadian Press Style).
• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment.
• Team-oriented individual that can build professional relationships with team members.

Additional Information

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In 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.