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Form of work- Form and inform the community
- For-purpose employer
- Full-time role based in Manuka, Canberra
About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn (Archdiocese) consists of around 17,000 devoted Catholics who meet each Sunday in 55 parishes to pray and celebrate Mass. From Lake Cargelligo to Goulburn, and Jindabyne to the shores of Narooma, around 163,000 people profess their faith as Catholic within the Archdiocese.
The Archdiocese is seeking an enthusiastic Journalist/Editor to take forward the Archdiocese’s principal news source, The Catholic Voice. The Catholic Voice seeks to inform from a Catholic perspective and to form the local Catholic community.
About the Position
Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be at the forefront of The Catholic Voice's new digitally enhanced strategy.
Your focus will be on a more contemporary approach, leveraging the digital space to reach existing and potential parishioners, especially the younger demographic, while still servicing our core demographic via traditional means.
Using your journalistic flair, you will Initiate, research and conduct interviews, including video interviews, that engage and interest readers. You will source, write and edit captivating news stories, features and articles for print and digital publication.
Working both independently and collaboratively with others, you will deliver news in innovative formats by staying informed of and adapting to new technologies and digital trends.
The role is a permanent, full-time position based in Manuka.
About You
Your energetic nature, drive and passion for seeking out and telling engaging stories are key to this role. Just as important is your ability to work quickly under pressure, while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in journalism, public relations, or other relevant discipline and experience in a similar journalistic role
- Excellent writing and editing skills and the confidence and ability to generate story ideas and produce engaging content quickly in the appropriate style and suitable tone for our audience
- Demonstrated ability to produce concise, accurate and engaging content for digital audiences
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills and the ability to work both as a team-player and independently under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Knowledge of online reporting and the necessary techniques required to engage the reader
- Knowledge and commitment to Christianity, along with an understanding of the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church
- Current driver’s licence.
What’s on Offer?
As a team member, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work for an organisation that seeks to provide its employees with a supportive environment and work-life balance
- Receive a salary commensurate with experience
- Access undercover parking if driving to work
Enquiries and Application Process
To obtain a copy of the Position Description or enquire about the role, please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 *** or *******@reachhr.com.au.
Applications should be sent in confidence directly to *******@reachhr.com.au and include a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must outline your experience and suitability for the role, in particular, how you meet each of the Key Requirementsoutlined above.
Applications close 19 March 2024.
Additional Information for Applicants
As this is an ongoing, full-time role, applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in Australia.
The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn’s policy.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
