The Cranbrook Townsman looking for a reporter/photographer

The Cranbrook Townsman is seeking a reporter/photographer to join its editorial team.
The Townsman is published three days a week in southeast British Columbia’s major market, along with our sister paper the Kimberley Bulletin.
We are looking for a talented individual who is a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, and able to understand the challenges and rewards of working for a community newspaper. Responsibilities will include story and photo assignments for print, web and social media.
The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, sound news judgement and good photography, Indesign and Photoshop skills, as well as a valid driver’s license and with a reliable vehicle.
Reporting duties will cover a wide variety of beats. Knowledge and interest in sports will be an asset — Cranbrook is a Western Hockey League market, and is hosting a major international curling tournament this fall.
Preference will be given to those with prior reporting experience and/or has a journalism diploma or degree.
Please include a cover letter, resume, writing and photography samples and three current references.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please send your resume and information by September 2nd to:
Barry Coulter
Editor
Cranbrook Townsman
[email protected]