Journalist and Photographer

**WHO WE ARE**
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

**THE ROLE**
Over 250,000 readers in 16 communities rely on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Newspapers to report on operations, Morale and Welfare programs and the community at large. CFB Halifax’ own newspaper - The Trident - is the primary source of information for the Maritime Forces Atlantic since 1966. The Trident newspaper has gone electronic with e-editions published bi-weekly

As a Journalist and Photographer for The Trident, you play an important role in collecting news through interviews, investigations and observation for our newspaper. You will be establishing working relationships with CAF members and colleagues to ensure accurate coverage of various events.

As a talented self-starter, you work independently with multi-media and can show your design expertise using desktop publishing software to organize the layout of the newspaper. The Journalist and Photographer will be conducting research, writing and reporting news for feature stories as well as taking photographs of events for publication.

Check out the latest edition: Trident Newspaper | CFB Halifax Trident Navy Newspaper

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

High school diploma AND several years of experience in journalism, communication or public relations

**Experience**

In collecting information through interviews, investigation, and observation

In writing feature stories for publication

In receiving, analyzing, and verifying copy

In operating a digital camera

In editing photos

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

**Retirement Planning**: Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
Fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs are delivered by PSP on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada and in deployed operations. PSP delivers evidence-based programs, which contribute to the health and well-being of the military community and operational effectiveness of the CAF.

**START DATE**
April 24 2023

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS06285