Company: University of Toronto

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $75223 per year

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:54:26 GMT

Job description: Date Posted: 02/19/2025
Req ID: 41717
Faculty/Division: Ofc. of Vice President, Communications
Department: Ofc. of Vice President, Communications
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00041067Description:About us:University of Toronto Communications is focused on promoting, enhancing and protecting the U of T’s reputation through broader stakeholder engagement with the University’s mission, both internally and externally. Our award-winning team consists of best-in-class experts in media relations, news and magazine writing, video production, social media, digital design and development, communications planning and brand marketing. UTC is constantly innovating to develop best practices for storytelling and new products to better engage audiences, putting U of T at the forefront of post-secondary communications.Your opportunity:The Staff Reporter, U of T News, thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where the ability to generate a high volume of compelling, accurate and highly scrutinized stories is key. This position reports to the Editor in Chief and is responsible for researching and reporting daily news stories that align with the broader goals of the university’s communication priorities.Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing story sourcing strategies
• Pitching stories of strategic value to others
• Writing news and feature stories
• Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels
• Editing content for style and tone
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance
• Researching and recommending story ideas that advance priorities and initiatives.
• Conducting photography and/or videography shoots

Qualifications:Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. journalism) or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years’ experience in progressively responsible and related positions in reporting or feature writing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high volume of content, with particular emphasis on, and expertise in, editing and production in an online environment.
• Demonstrated initiative in uncovering and developing stories and finding creative ways to tell those stories in terms of style and platforms.
• Demonstrated excellent news writing experience, including demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality content across the broadest range of topics and appropriate to a range of communications platforms.
• Excellent and rapid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts across a broad range of topics into stories that appeal to a general audience.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and shifting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of academic and administrative staff.
• Demonstrated excellence in copywriting, proofreading and editing skills for online communications, attention to detail and accuracy.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Articulate
• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Diplomatic
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

NOTE: This is a six (6) month term, secondments are welcome.Closing Date: 03/02/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: This is a six (6) month term, secondments are welcome.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 — $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations
Recruiter: Blythe CampbellLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

The University of Toronto Communications department is seeking a Staff Reporter for U of T News. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or related field, at least four years of experience in reporting or feature writing, and excellent writing and editing skills. The responsibilities include sourcing stories, writing news and feature stories, editing content, and conducting photography or videography shoots. The position is a six-month term, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The University of Toronto is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.