Digital General Assignment Reporter - Oakville, Canada - Village Media

Village Media

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Do you believe in the importance of digital-first, hyperlocal news coverage?

The proudly independent, digitalonly Village Media network is searching for a talented and motivated General Assignment Reporter to fill a fulltime position in Oakville, Ontario for our rapidly growing local news and information websites.

Has demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues, including crime and justice, politics, education, business, sports and health

Reports quickly, clearly and accurately and is comfortable working in a fastpaced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
Isn't afraid to ask tough questions when required

Our journalists:

Are compelled to find stories that matter and to engage with our communities
Are committed to fairness, accuracy and transparency, and have impeccable ethics
Have exceptional writing and editing skills

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience
Superior language, writing and editing skills, with a thorough knowledge of CP (Canadian Press) Style
Strong photography and video skills
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle
Familiarity with the Oakville, Ontario community will be considered a strong asset
To apply, please submit a cover letter (stating you found this job on Gaulin Media) and resume, along with relevant samples of your work. Applications for all current openings must be submitted through the Village Media Portal.

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About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives — and thrives. An everexpanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative content management system (CMS) developed inhouse. Born digital, our leadingedge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.