Do you believe in the importance of digital-first, hyperlocal news coverage?
Village Media Inc. — a proudly independent, digital-first Community Impact Organization in 27 cities across the province — is searching for a talented, dynamic journalist to join our TimminsToday team!
Across all of our news sites in Ontario, our primary mission is to tell people what’s happening TODAY. Although our team of reporters is always chipping away at in-depth, enterprising stories, our main focus is to inform our readers about what is happening right now — and why it matters. Our newsroom is aggressive, nimble and driven by a constant sense of urgency. We chase the stories people are talking about (or should be talking about) and tell those stories with authority and accuracy.
Think of us like the daily newspaper, without the paper — boots on the ground reporting where you live, work and play.
Our hyper-local focus includes:
Breaking news
City Hall coverage
Crime and courts
Arts, culture and events
Real estate, housing and construction
Transit and infrastructure
Stories about the people who define their communities
Our successful candidate:
Has demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues
Reports quickly, clearly and accurately and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
Has a track record of success in cultivating sources and fostering community contacts and relationships
Is not 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 Style
Strong photography and video skills
The successful candidate must live in or near Timmins, Ontario
Hourly Rate Range: $21.63 - $23.08 per hour
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work.
Village Media Inc. only posts job listings on our careers portal at villagemedia.easyapply.co, on Indeed and on LinkedIn. If you have found this listing anywhere else, it was scraped without our authorization or knowledge, and thus may be expired or inaccurate. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. This job posting is for an existing fixed-term contract opportunity.
About Village Media
Village Media is a leading digital media company dedicated to strengthening local communities through trusted journalism, technology, and civic engagement. Headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Village Media operates a growing network of local news publications and community platforms across Canada and the United States.
Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact [email protected].
