Local Journalist

Met Radio 1280 AM is a campus and community radio station located at Toronto Metropolitan University. We’ve been on the AM dial since 2016 and as a newer campus station our broadcast is focused on a multimedia approach to storytelling.

Located in downtown Toronto, Met Radio is in the heart of our busy city and serves our local community on and off campus. Our programming features a mix of voices and music with particular emphasis on spoken word programming and covering our local community.

The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) program was launched by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and funded by the Government of Canada. The program is focused on diverse, local communities that may be underserved in the Canadian news landscape. The goal is to increase the production of news in those areas and to make that news more accessible across the country; elevating original, local news.

Title: Journalist

Term: November 2026 to March 31, 2027

Salary: $27.20/hour

Benefits: Access to GRSP matching program after probation period

Ideal Start Date: Between November 23 and December 4, 2026

Expected working hours: 15-35 hours a week, generally Monday to Friday. Flexible hours to facilitate field reporting. Full-time or part-time employment available based on the successful candidate’s preference.

– Write and/or edit articles that will be posted on our website (metradio.ca) as well as the CRFC’s news service, Frequency (frequencynews.ca).

– Work with the other Local Journalist on staff to produce work and peer edit each other’s work.

– Complete an audio piece to go along with each article.

– Expanded news coverage as needed.

– Edit a weekly news program, using the audio pieces recorded and updates as seen fit.

– Attend and contribute to editorial meetings with station staff and volunteers

– Assist with training and coordination of Met Radio’s news volunteers

– Hold a degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications or Arts from an accredited academic or technical institution OR have equivalent experience in broadcast, print/digital journalism or writing

– Excellent radio, interview and communication skills

– Excellent writing skills and research. You love storytelling – from the initial pitch to the publication

– Strong people skills: You are a great listener, speaker and interviewer

– Deadline-driven and have an eye for detail

– Knowledge of community and regional concerns or news and a passion for local journalism

– Strong skills as a collaborator in a team setting as well as an ability to work independently

– Audio production skills and understanding of the community radio environment

– Critical thinking and ability to analyze issues and to remain impartial

– Social media savvy, for both posting and research purposes

– Understanding with diversity, different perspectives and sensitive/complex issues

– Desire to drive news and interest in reporting on a range of topics including affordable housing and homelessness, Indigenous rights, Toronto city hall and issues that are of importance to BIPOC communities

– Funding for this position is through the Changing Narrative Fund, a successful candidate must identify as belonging to one or more of the following CNF priority communities: BIPOC individuals, ethno-religious minorities, those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or people living with disabilities. The successful candidate will be asked to sign an attestation of their belonging to one of these groups.

We’re looking for dynamic, determined journalists who care about local journalism. If that sounds like you, please complete the application form: applications.metradio.ca

All applications must include a link to your portfolio or work samples as well as your cover letter and resume. Format so your cover letter and resume are in one pdf file.

We strive to build a diverse team and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, members of the LGTBQ2SI+ community and people living with disabilities. If you need accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, November 15 at 11:59PM.

AI disclosure: Met Radio does not use AI in our hiring process. We do require all candidates to disclose their use of AI in the application process.

Thank you to everyone for your interest in the LJI program. Unfortunately, we can’t respond to all applicants – Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

This position is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Government of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative. It is part of the Changing Narratives Fund.