Overview
THE ROLE
Under the supervision of the Canadian Forces Newspaper Manager, the Assistant Editor assists in the preparation of stories, advertisements, posters, and other material for publication and proofreads material. They ensure stories and photos meet quality, content and deadline standards, and submit them for final approval.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Journalism, Communications, or a related field and some years of experience in the newspaper industry
Knowledge
Of publishing guidelines including marketing, design and print production principles
Of various types of advertising
Of layout, design, photo and publishing software systems
Of bookkeeping practices
Of Canadian Press (CP) style
Experience
In creating ads/page designs for news site
In office administration
In writing articles following journalism guidelines
In using Web design software
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual (French and English) an Asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Advanced
Oral: Advanced