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JOB TITLE: General Assignment reporter, starting early May
Walkerton
Herald-Times
THE
OPPORTUNITY
The Walkerton Herald-Times seeks an outgoing, dedicated, general
assignment reporter/photographer. This individual will be responsible for news
coverage, sports, photography, and special projects on a full-time (37.5
hour/week) basis. Responsibilities also include and overseeing/contributing to
page layout each week.
KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Write tight news
stories, sports, and features to a weekly deadline
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Have experience using
InDesign and photoshop
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Maintain and update
our social media site
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Take quality
photographs and adjust them for publication
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Possess strong,
creative layout and design skills
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Must be well-versed in
Canadian Libel law and Canadian Press Style
WHAT
WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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Holds a journalism
diploma/degree and/or equivalent experience
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Be familiar with CP
style, write clean and engaging copy
·
Have strong
interview skills
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Be self-motivated
and reliable to work on own
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Must be able to work
some evenings and weekends
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Have a valid
driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
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Able to take
direction and meet deadlines on a consistent basis
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Able to cover a
variety of beats
·
Possess solid people
skills
If
working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment,
please email your resume to John McPhee, General
Manager, Editor, jmcphee@walkerton.com by April 10, 2015.
Thank you for your interest.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
