JournalistEditor

A full-time position is available for anyone interested in journalism and photography, with the Barcoo Independent, based in Blackall, Central West Queensland, in 2009.
Salary based on experience and skill level.
The Position
As Journalist/Editor, you will be responsible for sourcing and writing stories and taking photos for a weekly paper. You will learn newspaper layout, source advertising and undertake the newspaper's printing and distribution. Guidance and training will be provided to help familiarise you in all tasks.
You
Commitment and enthusiasm are essential. Must be a self-starter, with a passion for writing, capable of meeting deadlines and looking to build a career in writing and journalism. This is a position where you get the chance to really prove yourself.
Basic photography skills and experience using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign would be a bonus.
Applying
Email: barcooindependent@gmail.com with your resume and cover letter, or send to Blackall Newspaper Group, 108a Shamrock St, Blackall, QLD, 4472
For further enquires contact Sally Cripps on 07 4657 5955
Publications of the Barcoo Independent and details of Blackall can be found at www.blackall.qld.gov.au/

self motivated, capable of meeting deadlines and looking to build a career in writing and journalism. They will also need a sense for news stories and feature writing as well as have editing and proofreading abilities