Company Description
The Hamilton Spectator is a trusted source of local news for Hamilton and the surrounding community. Our newsroom produces compelling, relevant journalism for readers across digital and print platforms.
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 Description
The Spectator is a hybrid work environment – working in the community, the office and from home. Reporters would be expected to live in or near the community to travel to the office and to assignments on a regular basis.
Requirements include:
Qualifications
To apply, upload a single PDF to our online portal containing:
Three published examples of hard news or feature reporting journalism:
Applications should demonstrate the energy and passion for local news that makes you a good fit for The Hamilton Spectator.
Salary $56,407.88 to $ 75,578.24
This is a unionized position - Unifor Local 87-M
Deadline for applications is November 2, 2026
Additional Information
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Torstar Group of Companies is 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 your 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.
