The Brooks & County Chronicle, an award-winning independent and locally owned weekly community newspaper has an immediate opening in its newsroom for a committed Reporter/ Photographer.

We are a diverse multi-cultural community on the TransCanada Hwy. in southeastern Alberta boasting an AJHL team; the Medicine Hat College satellite campus; home riding to a Provincial government Minister. We’re strong on community, sports, kids and volunteers reaching over 20 communities with our product.
Qualifications:

* You must hold a recognized journalism degree or diploma with experience in community, niche or daily publications.
* You are an independent, energetic, self-motivated and reliable person who will serve as our newspaper ambassador in the city and small county communities of over 22,000 residents, where your professional reputation means everything.
* You show a passion and curiosity for uncovering stories that matter to the daily lives of our many readers from a variety of backgrounds; demonstrate strong news judgement; possess quality writing and photography skills; and are able to meet tight deadlines.
* Your stories are clear, concise, fact-based with an unbiased view.
* You possess organization and time-management skills.
* You are familiar with CP or AP styles.
* Experience with digital photography is a must. Our company provides the necessary photography equipment to our reporters and equipment training basics.
* Your technical assets include experience in the Mac environment using Adobe Photoshop for colour correction, InDesign and/or QuarkXpress for page layout.
* You must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
* You must be willing to relocate to this market.

This full time position requires flexible scheduling including some evenings and weekends.

We offer a competitive salary and company benefit plan. The successful applicant may commence immediately.

Submit your cover letter stating the reasons for applying, and why you are the right candidate for this position, along with your resumé and five or more published articles and a portfolio of recently published photographs.

* Please provide three business references.

M. J. Brees
Brooks & County Chronicle
P.O. Box 1568 Stn. Main
Brooks, Alberta
T1R 1C4
Fax: (403) 793-2288

E-mail: hpbrees@brooksinthenews.com