Journalist, community

Community Journalist

Canstar Community News

Canstar Community News is currently recruiting for a COMMUNITY JOURNALIST
This position reports to the Deputy Editor and Managing Editor and is a full-time position. The successful candidate will:

• Ensure all stories meet high standards of accuracy, fairness and comprehensiveness as set by Supervising Editor(s).
• Take clear, quality photographs to illustrate community activities and to accompany reporting assignments.
• Pursue vigorously all reporting and photographic assignments received from Supervising Editor(s).
• Gather all pertinent information necessary to complete all reporting assignments and photographic duties.
• Write clear, concise, reader-friendly stories as per reporting assignments.
• Layout and edit stories, photograph as directed by Supervising Editor(s).
• Meet assignment deadlines as set out by Supervising Editor(s).
• Initiate and develop ideas for story assignments in conjunction with Supervising Editor(s).
• Ensure accuracy and facilitate daily online presence via company website and social media.
• Assist colleagues as required.
• Maintain close contact with the community.
• Other general duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary photojournalism accreditation or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing, interviewing, research and photography skills.
• Experience in newspaper layout and design.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems.
• Able to take and follow directions.
• Able to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Must project a professional public image on behalf of the Company.
• Valid driver's license.

Candidates who have the qualifications listed above and are interested in a challenging and exciting career opportunity may apply by sending their resume (quoting job title in subject line) no later than September 12, 2014, to: Human Resources Winnipeg Free Press 1355 Mountain Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 3B6 E-mail: resumes@freepress.mb.ca
We thank all applicants for applying; however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Application deadline: 12 / 09 / 2014
Website: Canstar Community News
Email: resumes@freepress.mb.ca