Newspaper Editor
3 weeks ago
**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**
Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs. Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.
The Editor will manage the layout of the newspaper, ensure timing of production and accuracy of content and advertising; review, evaluate and edit articles, news reports and other material for publication; liaise with Public Affairs and Base Units to obtain story ideas and solicit content; write various news and feature stories with accompanying photos; ensure stories and photos meet quality, content and deadline standards; etc.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**
High school diploma AND several years of experience in journalism, communication, public relations or in a related field
**Experience**
- In collecting information through interviews and analyzing
- In verifying copy for accuracy
- In writing articles following journalism guidelines
**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / Bilingual an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
**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**: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 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**
This is an on-site position. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.
**START DATE**
June 2023
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**
Job Reference: CFMWS06934
