Entertainment Reporter-Editor

The Canadian Press is looking for an entertainment reporter to join the Arts-Life bureau.

We are seeking an experienced journalist who is passionate about pop culture, music, film, television and can handle a range of stories —from colourful profiles and issue-based features to tight news briefs and live awards coverage with running leads.

This is a full-time position based in Toronto.

• Write, edit and gather multimedia content for CP’s various services (print, digital, broadcast and video)
• Cover breaking news such as awards shows and announcements with speed and rock‑solid accuracy
• Monitor news outlets, social media and a network of contacts to stay on top of what’s happening in the Canadian arts scene
• Maintain a variety of sources in the arts community, PR and entertainment industry
• Pitch daily news briefs, features and video opportunities
• Write profiles and issue‑oriented features that can grab and hold readers’ attention
• Manage time well in order to balance feature writing with breaking news stories

• At least five years experience in a newsroom
• Experience reporting in different platforms including video, broadcast, print and online
• Strong news judgment and commitment to accuracy and fairness
• Must be a self‑starter who can work both independently and within a team
• Ability to both report and edit independently
• Ability to work under tight deadline pressures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with CP Stylebook and Caps and Spelling
• A track record of featuring a diversity of voices in reporting
• Some shift work and occasional travel required

This position reports to the Arts-Life bureau chief at The Canadian Press.

If you are interested and meet the qualification requirements, please apply here by Jan. 26, 2026, and include the following:

• A cover letter that explains why you believe you are the best person for the job
• Your resumé
• Up to five samples of your work in news

The Canadian Press is an equal‑opportunity employer, supports the goals of employment equity and believes that everyone should be able to contribute to the company’s success in accordance with his or her abilities. We especially welcome applications from women, Aboriginal persons, members of visible minorities and persons with a disability. If you are feeling excited about this posting but not sure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are eager to meet candidate who believe in our mission and teamwork, not just those who check all the boxes.

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

La Presse Canadienne recherche un(e) journaliste spécialisé(e) dans le divertissement pour se joindre à sa section culture‑art de vivre.

Nous recherchons une personne expérimentée, passionnée par la culture pop, la musique, le cinéma et la télévision, capable de traiter divers sujets, allant des portraits hauts en couleur et des reportages thématiques aux brèves d'actualité et à la couverture en direct de remises de prix.

Il s’agit d’un poste à temps plein basé à Toronto.

• Rédiger, réviser et rassembler du contenu multimédia pour les divers services de la PC (écrit, numérique, radio et vidéo)
• Couvrir les nouvelles de dernière heure, telles que les remises de prix, et les annonces avec rapidité et exactitude à toute épreuve
• Surveiller les médias, les réseaux sociaux et divers contacts pour rester au courant de ce qui se passe dans le milieu artistique canadien
• Maintenir une diversité de sources dans le milieu artistique, les relations publiques et le secteur du divertissement
• Proposer quotidiennement des brèves d'actualité, des reportages et des idées de vidéo
• Rédiger des profils et des articles thématiques susceptibles d’attirer et de retenir l’attention des lecteurs.
• Bien gérer son temps afin de trouver un équilibre entre la rédaction d’articles…