Toronto.com One-Year Reporter Journalism Internship (Temp Full-time)

Torstar • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Toronto.com is seeking a curious, creative, and energetic lifestyle and culture reporter to join its Toronto.com team for a one-year internship. This 12-month contract is designed to be a launchpad for your career, immersing you in a real-world newsroom and providing you with meaningful hands-on reporting experience to build your portfolio. While Toronto.com operates virtually, working within a specific community requires a reporter to live nearby.

Requirements

• Current or graduating post-secondary student who is eligible to work in Ontario.
• Able to work full-time hours, which may include weekend, evening and statutory holiday shifts, for the entire program.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation.
• Passionate about local news and well-versed in Canadian Press Style.
• Motivated, organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable with social media tools and digital storytelling formats.
• Able to build professional relationships easily with colleagues and community members.
• Capable of working effectively in a hybrid environment — collaborating remotely and travelling within the community for assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Overflowing with curiosity.
• Demonstrate energy and passion for local news.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with editors and full-time staff to produce original, high-quality, trustworthy journalism for our communities.
• Provide boots-on-the-ground coverage of the community by attending events and conducting interviews in person.
• Assist with social media posting and community engagement on Instagram and TikTok as needed.
• Stay curious about emerging local trends and actively explore new happenings across the city to share with the team.
• Participate in our established training program to develop your reporting and research abilities in a supportive environment.
• Attend virtual and in-person team meetings and actively contribute to content planning discussions.
• Monitor social media and community networks to identify trending local stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree