Reporter

A keen interest in reporting on municipal, education and health care issues.
- Ability to take quality photographs for publication.
- Generate fresh and interesting story ideas.
- Must be well-versed in Canadian Libel Law and Canadian Press Style.
- Coordinate with the local news editor to consistently produce interesting and local newsworthy stories told in traditional and non-traditional ways.
- Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis.
- Produce engaging multi-media content for website and social media outlets, including video and audio posts.
- Travel throughout the community to capture events and information outside of structured work hours including evenings and weekends.

**Qualifications**
- Experience working in a newsroom environment would be considered an asset.
- Strong interviewing, social media and online journalism skills
- Proven news judgment and a strong work ethic
- Photography skills
- Ability to work in a virtual newsroom
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend
- Must have access to a vehicle and a valid Driver's License
- 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**

**Company Description**
Torstar is excited to be participating in Canada's 'Local Journalism Initiative' which aims to which aims to promote local journalism in previously underserved communities in Canada.

The Brock Citizen is 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. There is an expectation your stories will all be published in the Citizen's print and web edition. Your stories will be available for upload to other media outlets and the many Torstar publication websites. The contract ends March 31, 2024

Your salary will be paid to you by Metroland through a grant from The Government of Canada.

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