Become a key player in Canadian journalism with the Toronto Star as a Housing Journalist. Cover vital stories on housing affordability, tenant rights, and urban policy while engaging passionately with communities.

The Toronto

Star seeks a dedicated journalist for its Business and Housing team on a one-year contract. In this role, you will navigate complex issues like zoning policies, real estate trends, and the human impact of housing challenges across Ontario. Your work will focus on accurate, insightful storytelling that resonates with readers in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Key Responsibilities:

- Break news on housing trends and tenant rights
- Generate original story ideas based on data and sourcing
- Build a network of key sources in housing sectors
- Collaborate with multimedia teams for rich storytelling
- Maintain Toronto Star's high journalistic standards Requirements:
- Proven journalist experience in daily news
- Knowledge of housing, urban affairs, or municipal politics
- Robust writing and news judgment skills
- Ability to generate ambitious story ideas
- Familiarity with digital storytelling formats Make a meaningful impact in covering Ontario's housing landscape with the Toronto Star.

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