WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ,Community Journalist Job Vacancy in Canada

COMMUNITY JOURNALIST
Canstar Community News is currently
recruiting for a COMMUNITY JOURNALIST.
This position reports to the Deputy
Editor and Managing Editor and is a full-time position. 

The successful candidate will: 
* Ensure all stories meet high standards
of accuracy, fairness and comprehensiveness as set by Supervising
Editor(s). 
* Take clear, quality photographs to
illustrate community activities and to accompany reporting assignments. 
* Pursue vigorously all reporting
and photographic assignments received from Supervising Editor(s). 
* Gather all pertinent information
necessary to complete all reporting assignments and photographic duties. 
* Write clear, concise,
reader-friendly stories as per reporting assignments. 
* Layout and edit stories,
photograph as directed by Supervising Editor(s). 
* Meet assignment deadlines as set
out by Supervising Editor(s). 
* Initiate and develop ideas for
story assignments in conjunction with Supervising Editor(s). 
* Ensure accuracy and facilitate
daily online presence via company website and social media. 
* Assist colleagues as
required. 
* Maintain close contact with the
community. 
* Other general duties as
assigned. 
Qualifications: 
* Post-secondary photojournalism
accreditation or equivalent experience. 
* Excellent writing, interviewing,
research and photography skills. 
* Experience in newspaper layout and
design. 
* Excellent communication and
customer service skills. 
* Working knowledge of newsroom
computer systems. 
* Able to take and follow
directions. 
* Able to work under pressure of
deadlines. 
* Must project a professional public
image on behalf of the Company. 
* Valid driver’s license. 
Candidates who have the qualifications
listed above and are interested in a challenging and exciting career
opportunity may apply by sending their resume (quoting job title in subject
line) by December 1, 2014, to: 
Human Resources Winnipeg Free
Press 
1355 Mountain Avenue 
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2X 3B6 
E-mail:
resumes@freepress.mb.ca 

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