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Reporter at Village Media Inc. in Greater Sudbury, ON
Job Description
Village Media — a proudly independent, digital-first network of local news sources in 27 cities across the province — is searching for a talented, dynamic journalist to join Sudbury.com. Your primary beats will include health care, small business and real estate.
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.
Our Journalists:
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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 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:
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Degree or diploma in journalism, or related experience - 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
- A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
- Familiarity with Sudbury is an asset
- The successful candidate must live in Greater Sudbury
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000
The Kind of People We're Looking For
Village Media is beyond a traditional media company. We're a community impact organization. Our purpose is to help communities become stronger by keeping people informed, connected, and engaged.
That means we look for people who genuinely care about the places they serve. We need teammates who are curious, collaborative, adaptable, and energized by solving problems. You’ll fit right in if you take initiative, embrace change, and are always willing to step outside your job description to help the team or the community succeed.
We're building something ambitious in the digital media space, so we value:
We move quickly, support one another, and believe meaningful work comes from people who care deeply about both their colleagues and their neighbours. If you're excited by the opportunity to make a real difference where people live, you'll thrive here.
At Village Media, aptitude matters. Attitude matters more.
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. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
About Village Media
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.