2027 Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadet (Indigenous identified)
HybridSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaHybridFull TimeMedia Services
Full TimeMedia Services
Job Summary
Conduct formal journalism training in news writing, gathering, and court reporting while rotating through editorial departments under senior editor mentorship. Produce original content and cover stories, engage readers through interactive threads, and develop story areas by making contacts and breaking exclusives. Demonstrate willingness to participate in audience interaction, manage a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes, and work within a fast-changing, high-pressure news environment.
Required Qualifications
- Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Australian citizens or permanent residents
- A demonstrable interest in journalism, or practical experience of journalism
- A good knowledge of racial issues in Australia and how they have historically affected different communities
- Exposure to, interest in, or willingness to learn about, digital platforms and working in a fast-changing and high-pressure news environment
- A familiarity with Guardian Australia stories and an interest in Guardian values
- A willingness and desire to learn and be mentored along with a curious, enquiring mindset
- Good knowledge of news, current affairs and a general understanding of, or interest in learning about, media law
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst managing multiple tasks
- Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
- Based in Sydney or be willing to relocate to Sydney
- Available to work full-time hours for the duration of the cadetship
- Working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes
Desired Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications (not necessarily in journalism)
- Published work as a student journalist or in other publications
- Familiarity and ease with social media
- Video and audio experience
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