Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking two individuals to join us for a paid 12-month, fixed-term journalism cadetship as part of the Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadetship program. These cadetships are an opportunity to gain experience in creating content for Guardian Australia.
Cadetship applicants who come from a First Nations, Black (African-descendant) or culturally and linguistically diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an interest in growing First Nations and cultural and linguistic diversity in Guardian Australia's newsroom. Applicants may be early career journalists, have practical experience in journalism, or a demonstrated interest in writing, including published work as a student journalist or in other publications. Applicants may also have tertiary qualifications (not necessarily in journalism). The cadetships will provide practical experience as well as formal journalism training and mentoring.
In this role you will… Receive formal journalism training in areas such as news writing, news gathering and court reporting.Gain practical experience in producing content for many of Guardian Australia's departments.Rotate through Guardian Australia's editorial departments over the period of the contract under the mentorship and guidance of senior editors.Generate interesting, original content, and cover stories in innovative ways.Display a willingness for the audience to participate in your work, interact with readers through various threads, responding to ideas and using information as source material.Learn to make contacts and develop story areas, and break exclusives in those areas.You'll bring… A demonstrable interest in journalism, or practical experience of journalism. You may also have a tertiary qualification, not necessarily in journalism.Demonstrated interest in writing, including published work as a student journalist or in other publications.A good knowledge of racial issues in Australia and how they have historically affected different communities (given that this scheme has been created through the Legacies of Enslavement restorative justice program).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.Familiarity and ease with social media. It's a bonus if you have video and audio experience.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.About the Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadetships These cadetships are being offered as paid, full-time, 12-month, fixed-term opportunities in Sydney.There is no guarantee of ongoing employment after the completion of the Scott Trust Cadetship, however, those who complete the program may be considered for relevant vacancies at Guardian Australia.These roles will be working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.You'll also be assigned a mentor who is another Guardian employee who works in our editorial team for the duration of the cadetship.How to apply To apply for this position, you will need to apply online via our careers site and upload the following:
A resume and cover letter explaining why you want to be a Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadet as one attachment.A short explanation (maximum 300 words) about a story you would like to write for Guardian Australia in the next six months on diversity in Australia. Please include the angle you would like to pursue for the story, why it's suitable for Guardian Australia, as well as information on who you would want to interview for the story, and why.Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024. If you have application questions or require an adjustment to made during the recruitment process, please email ******.
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