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The Humboldt Journal and East Central Trader, award-winning weekly community newspapers located in northeast Saskatchewan are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic editor to lead a two-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 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. Please send covering letter and resume and writing samples prior to 4:00 pm Friday July 31/2015 to:
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
Additional Skills
- Knowledge of media laws
Work Setting
- Newspaper
Target Audience
- General public
Special Interest Editing
- Newspaper or magazine articles
- Internet
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