Editor

Do you have a strong background in journalism and want to take your career to the next level?

The proudly independent, digital-only Village Medianetwork is searching for a talented Editor to fill a full-time position in Oshawa!

Who You Are

You are a thinker, an innovator and a collaborative leader. You have excellent news judgment and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You want to try new things. You are passionate about technology. You are driven to keep your readers informed and connected by practising service journalism. You are committed to understanding the community you serve and guiding your newsroom to confront those issues through a solutions journalism approach.

Your Skills are Learned and Earned

Your commitment to fairness, accuracy, transparency and impeccable journalism ethics comes from education and real world experience. To start, you have a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Journalism, or a related field. You have experience in a newsroom setting. You have exceptional writing and editing skills and a thorough knowledge of CP style. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with those inside our Village and within the communities we serve. Familiarity with the Durham Region is a strong asset.

Your Responsibilities

Lead an editorial team in Oshawa

Guide and develop a skilled team of writers and editors

Ensure all content is impeccable and exercise excellent editorial judgment

Demonstrate comprehensive community coverage

You will need to have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. The successful candidate must live in or near Oshawa, Ontario.

To Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, along with relevant samples of your work.

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 and scalable 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 [emailprotected] .

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