Reporter/Photographer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of online products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com.

Job Description

The Northumberland News is looking for a full-time Reporter/Photographer. The successful candidate would cover a variety of beats, including police, municipal politics and courts and be interested in telling stories in many ways.

  • Coordinating with the News Editor to produce a consistent amount of interesting and local newsworthy subject matter and features, while capturing compelling images for the newspaper and our website, northumberlandnews.com.
  • Consistently produce new, in-depth, and compelling content on regular basis.
  • Produce engaging content for website and social media outlets including Twitter and Facebook updates.
  • Produce visual content by using appropriate photographic techniques effectively.
  • Travel throughout the community to capture events and information outside of structured work hours including weekends.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Journalism or in a related field.
  • Proficient knowledge in Adobe Photoshop with experience in copy editing and page layout.
  • Self-starter with the ability to exercise solid news judgment.
  • Competent in social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and possess online posting skills.
  • 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.
  • Experience in Photography, Video and Broadcasting.
  • Must have access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence.

Additional Information

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview of your requirements.

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