Job Description

Metroland is excited to be participating in Canada’s 'Local Journalism Initiative' which aims to which aims to promote local journalism in underserved communities in Canada. This is a 6-month contract position.

Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories. 

• Provide comprehensive and engaging coverage of municipal government and regional school boards, written in traditional and alternative story forms.
• Adapt to an environment where news and information is updated frequently, and the work atmosphere demands urgency. 
• Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis. 
• Understand the value of information, large and small, and the connection between what is b...