Reporter-Editor, Ontario – Full-Time – Internal-external The Canadian Press is hiring a full time journalist to join the Ontario bureau. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to craft a wide range of stories for a national audience. They will have excellent news judgment, pitch original ideas and bring speed, accuracy and creativity to their coverage. This role encompasses regular weekend shifts and three days a week working with a team of reporters and editors at our Toronto headquarters.
Responsibilities: Report on a wide variety of assignments, with a focus on breaking news in Ontario
Produce multimedia stories for print, online, audio and video
Generate original story ideas, with a focus on under-reported communities
Take interesting local stories and make them nationally relevant
Work creatively and concisely under tight deadline pressure
Serve as the primary breaking news reporter in Toronto on weekends
Be available for occasional evening work
Skills and experience required: Journalism degree or equivalent experience




Three years of experience working in a real-time, digital newsroom
Familiarity with CP Stylebook and Caps and Spelling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior research skills, including in using social media as a newsgathering tool
Copyediting experience is an asset
Bilingualism is an asset but not required
Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.
Job Criteria Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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📌 Reporter-Editor (Ontario)
🏢 The Canadian Press
📍 Ontario