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Jamac Publishing is looking for an experienced journalist to join our award winning team. We are committed to providing the best news coverage in the communities we serve.
The successful candidate must have an interest in providing top level community journalism. This is a hands on position that requires a well organized, multi-tasking individual. Duties and responsiblities include:
Writing stories each week
Managing a staff
Editing photos and written content
Laying out pages using Adobe InDesign
Representing the paper in the community
Uploading stories to the web-site
A reliable vehicle is a must. Hours will vary with some evening and weekend work required.
QUALIFICATIONS
College Diploma or University degree in Journalism
2-4 Years of relevant work experience
Proficiency in all Adobe Programs. Specifically InDesign and Photoshop
We offer an extensive benefits package after 3 months. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and a cover letter including salary expectations to
Stewart Crump, Publisher, Jamac Publishing Ltd.
Box 1150, Kindersley, Sask. S0L 1S0
Phone 306 463-4611 Fax 306 463-6505
email hr.jamac@gmail.com
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
- Plan and co-ordinate activities of staff and assure production deadlines are met
- Knowledge of media laws
Creative Editing
- Screenplay or script - television, radio, film, interactive/new media
Specific Skills
- Shorten or lengthen copy
- Recommend or make change in content, style and organization
- Prepare indexes
- Plan coverage of upcoming events and assign work accordingly
- Negotiate royalties with authors and initiate payments to freelance staff
- Evaluate suitability of material for publication, broadcast or publication on Internet
- Detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax
Work Setting
- Website developer
- Research laboratory
- Publishing house
- Professional organization or association
- Newspaper
- Museum
- Government
- Business or industry
Technical or Specialized Editing
- User guides
- Technical manuals
- School textbooks
- Research papers or reports
- Press releases
- News bulletins
- Financial reports
Target Audience
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Scholars or technical audience
- General public
- Children
Special Interest Editing
- Newspaper or magazine articles
- Consumer reports
- Biographies
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