General Assignment and City Hall Reporter

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

Village Media — a proudly independent, digital-first network of local news sources in 26 cities across the province — is searching for a talented, dynamic journalist to join our OrilliaMatters team. 

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 them those important 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 Journalists:

• Have exceptional writing and editing skills

• Have demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues

• Report quickly, clearly and accurately and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Have a track record of success in cultivating sources, including with first responders, and fostering community contacts and relationships 

• Aren’t afraid to ask tough questions when required

• Are compelled to find stories that matter and to engage with our communities

• Are committed to fairness, accuracy and transparency, and have impeccable ethics

  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience

• Must have general assignment reporting experience in addition to covering municipal politics

• Experience with assessing municipal council agendas and fostering a network of sources in the community to expand coverage of issues beyond the council agenda

• 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 Orillia, Ontario and its surrounding communities is a must 

• The successful candidates must live in or near Orillia
  
  

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 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.

About Village Media

Village Media is where local news lives — and thrives. An ever-expanding 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 in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.

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 hr@villagemedia.ca.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.