Company: Toronto Star
Location: Toronto, ON
Job description: Company DescriptionTorstar Corporation is a progressive media organization with a long, proud history in newspapers and a passion for capitalizing on the fluid world of digital and mobile media. Torstar’s vision for success is driven by a deep customer-centric obsession, continued journalistic excellence, advanced data-driven competency and a culture that is selfless, focused, agile, collaborative and results driven. The successful candidate will be a champion of those priorities while keeping the customer at the heart of all of the creative work that they will be doing.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.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Toronto Star is looking for new journalists for our Radio Room internship. We hire current post-secondary students to staff our radio room.Interns work with full-time staff in a challenging but supportive environment. All Star internships are paid, contract positions.We cannot accommodate volunteers, short-term placements or co-op students.The Radio RoomRadio Room reporters make regular checks with police, fire, and paramedics and monitor social media and other sources for breaking news. They provide quick tips to the newsroom and sometimes do original reporting for all the Star’s platforms.The work environment is often hectic, so successful candidates must be calm, well-organized and able to juggle several tasks at once. Radio Roomers must be able to persuade sometimes reluctant officials to talk and be prepared to interview victims and family members touched by crime or accidents. Experience in a daily news environment is a strong asset.The Radio Room is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by post-secondary students working eight-hour shifts. Several students are hired in late summer to work part-time during the school year; a second group of students is hired to work through the summer months.A full, unrestricted Ontario driver’s licence is NOT required for this position.QualificationsWhat we look forEnthusiastic, talented, curious and intelligent journalists with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a passion for journalism who bring energy, ideas and new perspectives. Strong reporting and writing skills and the ability to work quickly and accurately are requirements. If you are fluent in a language other than English, please include that information.Application requirements
- Cover letter. Please state the position you are applying for at the top of the page in bold type. Include email, snail mail address and phone number. Make sure your contact details are on the first page.
- Resume
- Some examples of your reporting
Application should demonstrate
- A range of reporting, with a strong component of news coverage
- Proven ability to report thoroughly, write well, synthesize and organize information
- Reporting experience outside school assignments and a demonstrated commitment to journalism as a career
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Life experience that contributes to your development/ability as a journalist
This role is represented by Unifor Local 87-M.Salary – $19.86/hourlyPlease submit your applications by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024.Additional InformationAODA
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.
Torstar Corporation is a media organization focused on newspapers and digital media, with a strong emphasis on customer-centricity, journalistic excellence, and diversity. They are looking for journalists for their Radio Room internship, where interns work with full-time staff to report breaking news. The role requires strong reporting and writing skills, the ability to work quickly and accurately, and experience in a daily news environment. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, examples of reporting, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The position is represented by Unifor Local 87-M, with a salary of $19.86/hourly. Torstar is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for candidates, including persons with disabilities.
Job Description
Assistant Manager – New Opening – Dublin
Up to £32,000
About the Role
We’re looking for someone to join us as an Assistant Manager in our new opening in Dublin – we’re looking for someone who is passionate about great service, and loves to have fun. A view that is also shared by our loyal customers!
Get in touch to join us at this exciting time, we have a great company culture with great benefits to match.
Key Responsibilities
– Supporting the General Manager with the day to day operations
– Developing, motivating and inspiring your team to provide great customer service
– Taking ownership of the business in the absence of the General Manager
– Managing staff rotas
– Adhering to health and safety regulations
– Assisting with recruitment and training
Skills and Experience Required
– Previous experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
– Great communication skills
– Strong leadership qualities
– Ability to remain calm under pressure
– A passion for delivering excellent customer service
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career.
Expected salary: $19.86 per hour
Job date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:40:06 GMT
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