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Cochrane Eagle (Great West Media)
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Posted: February 26, 2025
Salary:
Description
The Cochrane Eagle, a community newspaper/community website in Cochrane, Alberta, is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time news reporter position in our newsroom.
We are looking for a talented writer who is able to investigate breaking news and produce compelling stories and features for both our online and print products.
Candidates should be active on social media, have proficiency in still photography, and be comfortable with multimedia reporting. This position will require occasional evening work as part of council coverage and the reporter will be expected to submit seven to eight stories per week.
Applicants should have a degree or diploma from a recognized journalism school, or, related education/experience.
The Cochrane Eagle is an award-winning newspaper and a part of the Great West Media group of newspapers and community websites. The Eagle’s news coverage includes the Town of Cochrane and the surrounding County which incorporates a number of smaller towns and villages.
Located just 15 minutes west of Calgary, Cochrane has a population of approximately 34,500 and is an active community hosting a number of entertainment, sports and social events throughout the year.
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Great West Media also offers a comprehensive and generous suite of benefits.
Qualifications
- Superior writing skills and strong news judgment.
- A formal degree or diploma in journalism or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news
- Outstanding research skills, and excellent communication skills.
- A valid driver's licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and possession of a smartphone are essential.
Please send a resumé and cover letter (stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board), news clippings, and photo portfolios to:
Tim Kalinowski, editor
Cochrane Eagle
2 124 River Avenue
Cochrane
, AB
T4C 2C2
, Canada
Tel: (403) 851-6520
E-mail: tkalinowski@greatwest.ca
Web address: http://www.cochraneeagle.ca
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