Reporter-Editor

Job Description

The Canadian Press is seeking a Reporter-Editor in Toronto to help produce video content, including sourcing user-generated and social-media material.

Location : Toronto

We are looking for someone with a background in visual journalism and strong news judgment, who can prioritize multiple ongoing tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a daily newsroom and has a proven ability to create compelling news stories. They’re a news hunter who not only knows what a great story looks like but can also see a pitch through to a final product. They’re just as comfortable crafting a text story as they are producing a video explainer.

This position may involve shift work including weekends, nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

- Lead the production of news videos from the idea phase to publication.
- Work to source, acquire, validate and produce user generated content around daily news and events that meet CP’s editorial standards.
- Find trending / viral stories that can be turned into CP content.
- Monitor press conferences, suggest clips / quotes for video and provide timecode / direction for video editors.
- Review video material gathered by Canadian Press staff and identify key quotes / timecodes / footage.
- Write / edit video caption metadata information.
- Review produced videos created by Canadian Press staff and oversee edits.
- Effectively follow news tips and generate story ideas.
- Create text and audio content, when required.

Skills

- Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines.
- Knowledge of videography and video editing processes as well as aptitude for learning new technology.
- Strong news judgment and knowledge of all types of news: sports, general, political.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Fluency in both official languages would be an asset.

Requirements

- 3-5 years of experience working in a daily news environment; experience with a news agency would be an asset.
- Must be able to work unpredictable hours, weekends, and off-hours as news coverage demands.

Please click here to apply by October 13, 2025.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

Committed to a maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 by the time of start date. We have a process in place to provide suitable accommodation to employees who are unable to obtain vaccines against COVID-19 for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

Engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

Engagement to maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Offered positions are conditional upon the presentation by the candidate of a proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 before the start date. We have a process to provide suitable accommodations for employees who cannot get vaccinated against COVID-19, due to medical or religious exemptions.

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