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News Reporter

The Brandon Sun3 days ago
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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Full-Time

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About the role

The Brandon Sun, a national award-winning news organization in western Manitoba, is now accepting applications for a full-time reporter-photographer to fill a coming vacancy in our newsroom. We are looking for talented writers to investigate breaking news and produce compelling stories and features for both our online and print products. We ask all candidates to be active on social media, have proficiency in still photography, and be comfortable with various forms of multimedia reporting. This position will require occasional evening and weekend work. Prior experience in a busy newsroom is a definite asset. Other qualifications:

  • Superior writing skills and strong news judgment
  • A curious mind and excellent interviewing skills
  • A formal degree or diploma in journalism or extensive related experience
  • Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news
  • Outstanding research skills
  • Familiarity with still photography
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle Salary for this position is commensurate with experience, as per the company's Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Brandon Sun also offers a comprehensive and generous suite of benefits. The Sun’s news footprint includes a population of more than 120,000 people. Though our newsroom is based out of the city of Brandon, we cover a large portion of western Manitoba, encompassing dozens of small and large towns, Indigenous communities and agriculturally based municipalities. Westman is home to countless festivals and popular music concerts that showcase local, national and international artists.

The Brandon Sun remains one of Canada’s leading small-city dailies. As a member of FP Newspapers Inc., The Brandon Sun is a sister paper to the Winnipeg Free Press and the Steinbach Carillon. Please send your resumé and cover letter, news clippings, and photo portfolios to: MATT GOERZEN The Brandon Sun 800 Rosser Avenue, Unit D7 Brandon, MB R7A 6N5, Canada Tel: (204) 571-7445 mgoerzen@brandonsun.com

About The Brandon Sun

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The Brandon Sun is the daily newspaper of record in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. It currently publishes a print edition Tuesday through Saturday with a continually updated online edition at brandonsun.com. We also produce an e-edition every Monday. Founded in 1882, and currently owned, along with sister newspaper the Winnipeg Free Press, by FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership.

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