Reporter, Ottawa Valley

Torstar Corporation

Reporter focusing on municipal news and community storytelling for Ottawa Valley. Collaborating with the Managing Editor and thrive in a fast-paced journalism environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$44,059 - CA$56,829 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate local news and feature stories
Provide comprehensive coverage of municipal government
Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism with excellent reporting skills
Understand the connection between reporting and reader impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma or degree in journalism or related field
Motivated self-starter and innovative journalist
Ability to write clean copy and take photos
Excellent news judgment and strong work ethic
Online posting skills and proficiency with social media
Highly organized with time management skills
Familiarity with Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style
Prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable personal transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Professional growth opportunities through continuous learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

reporting skillswriting skillscopywritingphotographyonline posting skillssocial media proficiencyknowledge of Canadian libel lawfamiliarity with Canadian Press style

Soft Skills

motivated self-starterinnovativeexcellent news judgmentstrong work ethichighly organizedtime management skillsability to thrive in fast-paced environmentflexibility

Certifications

diploma in journalismdegree in journalism