Student Journalist (Part-Time) - Editorial Trainee

Job Description

The role : The Toronto Star is looking for current post-secondary students to staff our digital monitoring hub (historically known as our radio room).

Students work with full-time staff in a challenging but supportive environment in a paid, contract position.

We cannot accommodate volunteers, short-term placements, or co-op students.

What would you do?

• Conduct regular checks with police, fire, and paramedics
• Monitor social media and other sources for breaking news
• Provide quick tips to the newsroom
• Original reporting for all the Star’s platforms

Details :

Qualifications

We are looking for people who are :

How to apply :

To apply, upload a  single PDF  to our online portal under the Resume section containing :

Links must be accessible (no paywalls)

Application should demonstrate :

Deadlines to apply :

This posting creates an applicant pool for future availabilities in our program. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.

Additional Information

AODA

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.