Job Order Detail

Description

The Moose Jaw Times-Herald, part of Star News Publishing, is seeking an energetic, creative, and dedicated media professional to join our editorial team as a full-time Reporter/photographer.

We are looking for someone with a degree or diploma in journalism or a related field or prior experience. We need someone who can write a minimum of three to four stories every day, as this is a daily, community-based publication that publishes five days a week. The role involves writing primarily news stories, but also some sports coverage as required. We also need someone with the ability to take eye-catching and great photos to accompany their stories. Having your own photography equipment is a major asset to this position.

We also require someone capable of doing newspaper layout using InDesign. Knowledge of InDesign and Adobe PhotoShop is a significant asset to this position. A good working knowledge of the Internet and website backends is an asset. A solid knowledge and aptitude with various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter is also an asset.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, inquisitive, personable and able to concentrate in a busy work environment. We are also looking for someone with fresh ideas and a desire to get established in this business.

The successful candidate must have a current driver?s licence, along with a reliable vehicle, as well as a cellphone.

This publication exists in one of the largest most vibrant communities in southern Saskatchewan. Star News Publishing is a leading edge media publisher with a network of newspapers and websites that prints more than 60 publications in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Our network includes newspapers and their associated websites, including the Moose Jaw Times-Herald, the Prince Albert Daily Herald, Rural Roots and Southwest Booster, plus weekly publications across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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