Student journalists (radio room) Editorial Trainee

The role: The Toronto Star is looking for current post-secondary students to staff our digital monitoring hub (historically known as our radio room).

Students work with full-time staff in a challenging but supportive environment in a paid, contract position.

We cannot accommodate volunteers, short-term placements, or co-op students.

What would you do?

• Conduct regular checks with police, fire, and paramedics
• Monitor social media and other sources for breaking news
• Provide quick tips to the newsroom
• Original reporting for all the Star’s platforms

Details:

• You must be eligible to work in Ontario and a current post-secondary student
• Students enrolled in schools located outside of the GTA are welcome to apply, but a base knowledge of the region is an asset
• We hire three times a year for four-month stints in ...