Everyone has their dream job, usually more than one. I don't know if mine would be to write the news. It's a picky thing, requiring perfection, fact checking and someone who really involves themselves with current events. That's not quite me. But, for someone, writing for the TV news would be a dream job come true.

Here is a real job posting from CanWest Global. Do you have what they want? Could you round out your skills and become the perfect fit?

The Global Winnipeg News Department is seeking a full time Writer/Editor to participate in the daily production of our news and information programming. The successful candidate will be a proven journalist with demonstrable writing and technical skills. He/she will work in a competitive news environment with a motivated team whose newscasts are targeted at viewers in the 25-54 demographic.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be an experienced journalist with demonstrable skills Diploma/degree in journalism or similar relevant education Prior reporting and editing experience an asset Effective writing skills for both broadcast and online content and a proven ability to meet editing and on-air deadlines Able to work co-operatively in a large team environment. Exemplary work ethic and punctuality Proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook is a requirement. Experience in new media platforms and posting website content is a requirement

The following is a paraphrase of requirements and primary functions and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position:

The ability to research and continually develop original and creative story ideas and local contacts. Edit content and prepare online elements in a non-linear environment. Edit content and reporter stories for broadcast daily in a non-linear environment. Write web copy and elements for newscasts with the highest degree of competence, clarity, and accuracy. Coordinate online content and website maintenance in cooperation with online team. Strong organizational skills to facilitate daily production coordination Assignments will include days, evenings and weekends as required.