Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community
Village Media a proudly independent digital-first network of local news sources in 27 cities across the province is searching for talented dynamic journalists to join us in Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario!
Across all of our news sites in Ontario our primary mission is to tell people whats happening TODAY. 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 those 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 hyper-local focus includes:
Breaking news
City Hall coverage
Crime and courts
Arts culture and events
Real estate housing and construction
Transit and infrastructure
Stories about the people who define their communities
Our successful candidate:
Has demonstrated experience writing breaking news and feature stories on a wide range of community issues
Reports quickly clearly and accurately and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
Has a track record of success in cultivating sources and fostering community contacts and relationships
Is not afraid to ask tough questions when required
Our journalists:
Are compelled to find stories that matter and to engage with our communities
Are committed to fairness accuracy and transparency and have impeccable ethics
Have exceptional writing and editing skills
The Kind of People Were Looking For
Village Media is beyond a traditional media company. Were 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. Youll 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.
Were building something ambitious in the digital media space so we value:
Humility over ego
Optimism over cynicism
Ownership over thats not my job
We move quickly support one another and believe meaningful work comes from people who care deeply about both their colleagues and their neighbours. If youre excited by the opportunity to make a real difference where people live youll thrive here.
At Village Media aptitude matters. Attitude matters more.
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in journalism or related experience
Superior language writing and editing skills with a thorough knowledge of CP Style
Strong photography and video skills
Familiarity with Kitchener-Waterloo (K-W) is a must!
The successful candidate must live in or near Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario
Salary Range: $48000 - $55000
If this sounds like the perfect position for you we would love to hear from you!
To apply please submit a cover letter and a resume along with relevant samples of your work.
Village Media only posts job listings on our careers portal at 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 not 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 .
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
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