Reporter, Niagara This Week (Temporary)

Job Description

Metroland is excited to be participating in Canada’s 'Local Journalism Initiative' which aims to which aims to promote local journalism in underserved communities in Canada. This is a 6-month contract position.

Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories. 

• Provide comprehensive and engaging coverage of municipal government and regional school boards, written in traditional and alternative story forms.
• Adapt to an environment where news and information is updated frequently, and the work atmosphere demands urgency. 
• Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis. 
• Understand the value of information, large and small, and the connection between what is b...