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

Torstar•Ottawa, ON

11d•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.
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.