Cadet Journalist

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $87,266 py level a; bonus/equity: not specif...
Master of journalism completion within last year
Audio journalism and core reporting subjects with h2a
Strong writing and multimedia capability
This role offers the opportunity to report real stories for The Citizen and The Yarn while sharpening audio, multimedia, and writing craft under expert guidance

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to report real stories for The Citizen and The Yarn while sharpening audio, multimedia, and writing craft under expert guidance.
  • Candidates will gain industry-relevant skills, a strong portfolio, and newsroom experience to propel their journalism career forward.
  • The position includes comprehensive benefits such as 17% superannuation, salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to report real stories for The Citizen and The Yarn while sharpening audio, multimedia, and writing craft under expert guidance.

Salary

Base: $87,266 p.a. Level A; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus salary packaging and health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master of Journalism completion within last year
  • Audio journalism and core reporting subjects with H2A
  • Strong writing and multimedia capability
  • Ethical journalism practices adherence
  • Audio or video editing skills
  • WordPress or CMS familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Deep interest in current affairs
  • Confidence generating story ideas
  • Collaboration with student reporters
  • Interest in diverse communities
  • Public interest journalism passion

Key Requirements

  • Current valid work rights for Australia
  • Working with Children Check required
  • Recent Master of Journalism completion or final 50 points
  • JOUR subjects completed with H2A grade or above

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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