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The Humboldt Journal and East Central Trader,
award-winning weekly community newspapers located
in East Central Saskatchewan are seeking a dynamic
and enthusiastic editor to lead a three-person
newsroom.
The ideal candidate will be able to multitask
numerous duties while helping to produce a quality
weekly newspaper as well as a strong online media
source.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Organizing and assigning community
oriented editorial content with two reporters,
freelance writers, and columnists for the weekly
edition, online medium as well as for special
sections and other projects as required.
Editing copy and providing feedback and
skills improvement techniques to writers and
photographers.
Directing and participating in the layout
of the print edition using InDesign.
Maintaining workflow to ensure adherence
to deadlines and high quality editorial content.
Liaising with heads of production and
sales departments, publisher, regional manager,
editors of sister publications.
Attend special functions and connect with
key members of the community.
Other duties as required.
The successful candidate will have the following
qualifications:
Must have experience as a reporter for a
community newspaper or media outlet with an
emphasis on interviewing, writing, photography,
copyediting and layout.
Leadership experience requiring the
delivery of consistent feedback and skills
improvement techniques.
Experience with web journalism, including
uploading of content, and social media.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Production Editing Activities
- Photography and captions
- Paper editing
- Page lay-out
- Final products copy
- Editing on-screen
- Desktop publishing
- Camera ready copy
- Art and graphics design
Additional Skills
- Knowledge of media laws
Work Setting
- Newspaper
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