WANTED: GENERAL NEWS REPORTER
Kamloops This Week, a twice-weekly newspaper published in Kamloops, B.C., is looking for a general assignment reporter to join its newsroom.
This position includes political reporting on all three levels of government — with particular focus on city hall — and on business, along with features and profiles.
The successful applicant will have past experience reporting for a community newspaper, will be extremely well-versed in CP Style and current events and will have their own vehicle.
The successful applicant will be able to quickly and efficiently pursue story assignments handed down by the editor, in addition to contributing to the newspaper's story lists.
Knowledge of page layout using InDesign and ability to take photos and video are definite advantages.
Though this union position will primarily entail traditional Monday to Friday shifts, there will be occasions when night and weekend work is required.
Deadline for applications is Friday, March 9.
Please send resumes, with at least three samples of published articles, to:
Christopher Foulds
editor
Kamloops This Week
1365B Dalhousie Drive
Kamloops, B.C.
V2C 5P6
e-mail: editor@kamloopsthisweek.com
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