Your Southwest Media Group: Managing Editor / Content Creator
Location: Kindersley, Saskatchewan
Description:
Your Southwest Media Group, which publishes four community newspapers (Your West Central Voice, The Kerrobert Chronicle, The Weekly Bean and The Oyen Echo) in west central Saskatchewan and east central Alberta, is accepting resumés for a full-time managing editor / content creator.
As the managing editor / content creator, you will be responsible for creating, reviewing and editing unique content which will be published in our printed newspapers, websites and social media pages. You will work simultaneously with the publisher, reporter, production and marketing team to maintain consistency between marketing campaigns and content published. Candidates will also be required to brainstorm and suggest newer ways and platforms to increase their current customer base and increase engagement.
Duties Include:
Writing and editing content for newspapers, websites, social media pages which will catch maximum customer interest and engagement.
Brainstorming and suggesting new ways to improve the traffic by tapping into new platforms and channels (ie: X, videos, podcasts).
Update the website and social media pages periodically.
Assigning stories and photos for reporters when necessary.
Qualifications:
Exceptional writing, editing and photography skills
Strong news judgement, patience and proven leadership capabilities
A degree or diploma in journalism or related experience
Professional-level grasp of grammar and strong journalistic ethics
Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop, or technological know-how to learn quickly
Excellent time management to meet deadlines
Be a team player and be able to work well with others – a sense of humour is a must!
All candidates must have a valid driver’s license
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please send your resumé, cover letter, clippings, portfolios, etc. to:
Kate Winquist, Publisher
Box 727 Kindersley, SK. S0L 1S0
306-463-2211
Email: kate@yourwestcentral.com
Web: https://www.yourwestcentral.com
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUITABLE APPLICANT HAS BEEN FOUND.
We thank all applicants for applying; however only those under consideration will be contacted.
