Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Work Location Information

Rural area; Urban area; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Sitting; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver's licence

Work Samples

Writing sample; Published work; Example of completed work; Work sample specific to job

Own Tools/Equipment

Computer; Printer; Internet access; Cellular phone

Technical or Specialized Writing

Headlines or captions; Critique; Commentary; Analysis

Work Setting Weekly newspaper; Small circulation newspaper

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; MS Outlook

Specific Skills

Receive, analyze and verify copy for accuracy; Collect information through interview, investigation and observation; Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research, for publication or for broadcast; Write news stories for publication and broadcast

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English