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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.\nOur Commitment To Diversity\nWe 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.\n The role: The Toronto Star is looking for current post-secondary students to staff our digital monitoring hub (historically known as our radio room).\nStudents work with full-time staff in a challenging but supportive environment in a paid, contract position.\nWe cannot accommodate volunteers, short-term placements, or co-op students.\nWhat would you do?\nConduct regular checks with police, fire, and paramedics\nMonitor social media and other sources for breaking news\nProvide quick tips to the newsroom\nOriginal reporting for all the Star’s platforms\nDetails:\nYou must be eligible to work in Ontario and a current post-secondary student\nStudents enrolled in schools located outside of the GTA are welcome to apply, but a base knowledge of the region is an asset\nWe hire three times a year for four-month stints in line with the school semesters (Fall, Winter, Summer)\nThe program is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week\nThe shifts are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and 12 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with a 30-minute break\nYou must be able to work a minimum of two shifts a week and be available for a variety of shifts including weekend, weeknight and overnight \nA full, unrestricted Ontario driver’s license is not required for this position\nThis role is represented by Unifor Local 87-M.\nPay: $21.12 hourly\n We are looking for people who are:\nPassionate about breaking news\nCalm, well-organized and able to juggle multiple tasks at once\nAble to persuade sometimes reluctant officials to provide information\nPrepared to speak with victims of crime and accidents\nWell-versed in CP style\nHow to apply:\nTo apply, upload a single PDF to our online portal under the Resume section containing:\nYour pitch (cover letter): In 100 words or less, tell us what you bring to the Star. Why you? Why now? (Note: We value brevity. Consider this your first assigned word count. Don’t go over.)\nResume: Include your email, phone, and current city\nThree published clippings:Links must be accessible (no paywalls)\nWe want to see journalism, not homework. Clips from campus newspapers or independent/community outlets are welcome; unpublished essays/assignments written for class grades are not.\n\nApplication should demonstrate:\nA range of story-telling skills, with a strong emphasis on news coverage\nProven ability to report thoroughly, write well and organize information\nA demonstrated commitment to journalism as a career\nStrong interpersonal skills\nDeadlines to apply:\nSummer term 2026 (Deadline to apply: Feb. 28, 2026 @ 5 p.m.)\nFall term 2026 (Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026 @ 5 p.m.)\nWinter term 2027(Deadline to apply: Oct. 31, 2026 @ 5 p.m.)\n AODA\nWe are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. 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