Metroland Media is a dynamic media powerhouse, delivering vital news to millions of readers across Ontario. We publish six award-winning daily newspapers – including the Hamilton Spectator and Waterloo Region Record – alongside 27 websites covering communities from Ottawa Valley to Niagara and Parry Sound to Toronto.
We don’t just report the news; we strengthen our communities. Our newsrooms fuse the expertise of our trained journalists with first-party data and local insights, keeping citizens informed on the issues that matter most.
Join us to learn from seasoned journalists and make a real impact in Ontario.
Our Commitment To Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.
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.
northbaynipissing.com and the Almaguin News are seeking an energetic, keen reporter with a degree in journalism or equivalent for a unique and exceptional opportunity.
During this temporary full-time contract, you will be expected to produce a minimum of 5-7 stories weekly which will appear on muskokaregion.com. Your stories will be available for upload to other media outlets and the many Metroland publication websites.
Deadline to apply is July 19, 2026
The contract ends March 31, 2027
Annual Salary: $44,059.01 - $ 56,829.84
While you work virtually, you must be available to complete interviews and take photographs in the area.
Your salary will be paid by Metroland, with a portion coming through funding from the Government of Canada.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this program; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
AODA
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.
