Full Time Journalist

The Times News Group is looking for a journalist to come and join us in our Ballarat office in a full-time role.

Creating content for the Times News Group, we're seeking a journalist who loves community news, can cover a wide variety of topics with attention to detail, and has a keen eye for photography.

Interest in and knowledge of the greater Ballarat region is important, and candidates will need to live in the area or relocate here.

You’ll also need to have a driver's licence, a car, and be able to work weekends and public holidays.

The Times News Group publishes weekly community newspapers including the Ballarat Times, Golden Plains Times, Bendigo Times, McIvor Times, Surf Coast Times, Bellarine Times, Moorabool News and the Geelong Times.

We also provide access to and support for the Melbourne Business School's Digital News Academy, Google News Initiative activities, and other continuing professional development opportunities. 

We're open to options for this job and will be considering graduates/ cadets, and journalists with experience.

Your application needs include your CV, a cover letter, and two examples of your newswriting (one hard, the other a little softer).

Applicants must have work rights in Australia and agency applications are not being accepted for this position.