Torstar Corporation

Waterloo Region Record One-Year Reporter Journalism Internship (Temp Full-time)

Toronto, ON, Canada · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago

Research

About the role

Metroland Media is a dynamic media powerhouse, delivering vital news to millions of readers across Ontario.
We publish six award-winning daily newspapers - including Waterloo Region Record and the Hamilton Spectator - alongside 27 websites covering communities from Ottawa Valley to Niagara and Parry Sound to Toronto.
We don't just report the news; we strengthen our communities.

Participate in our established training program to develop your reporting and research abilities in a supportive environment.
This 12-month contract is designed to be a launchpad for your career, immersing you in a real-world newsroom and providing you with meaningful hands-on reporting experience to build your portfolio.

The pitch must have a maximum 150-word summary of the angle and at least two sources to be interviewed.
Links must be accessible (no paywalls).
You must be a current or graduating post-secondary student who is eligible to work in Ontario.
You must have access to reliable personal transportation.

Overflowing with curiosity and able to pitch compelling, original stories that can be told in traditional and non-traditional ways
Passionate about local news and well-versed in Canadian Press Style.
Motivated, organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines effectively.
Skilled with social media tools and digital storytelling formats.
Capable of working effectively in a hybrid environment - collaborating remotely and travelling within the community for assignments
Able to produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis.
Able to produce engaging multi-media content for website and social media outlets, including photo, video and audio posts.
however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.

Provide boots-on-the-ground coverage of the community by attending events, breaking news and conducting interviews in person.
You must be able to work full-time hours, which may include weekend, evening and statutory holiday shifts, for the entire program.

We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity.
We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.

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