Possible Matrix with Equal Row and Column Sums?

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I want a matrix W of size nxk (where n>>k) with the following two properties:

1. Sum of all elements of each row is equal to one, i.e. [itex]\sum[/itex]j wij = 1 for all i.
2. Sum of squares of all elements of each column is equal to one, i.e. [itex]\sum[/itex]i wij2 = 1 for all j.

Is such a matrix possible? Any hint at how to prove one way or the other would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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