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Form of workJunior Editor for The Strategist
- We are seeking a high-performing individual to join our Strategist team
- Engaging and vibrant organisational culture
- Join a progressive and supportive organisation
About ASPI
ASPI is an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australian and global leaders. ASPI generates new ideas for national security, defence and foreign policy makers, allowing them to make better-informed decisions.
ASPI is one of the most authoritative and widely quoted contributors to public discussion of strategic policy issues in the Indo-Pacific region and a recognised Australian voice in international discussion on strategic, national security, cyber, critical technology, climate and foreign interference issues. The Sydney Dialogue, hosted by ASPI, is the premier annual policy summit for critical, emerging, cyber and space technologies, and where leaders in government, the tech sector and civil society can anticipate and respond to the strategic risks and opportunities presented by increasingly complex technological advances. Learn more here: https://tsd.aspi.org.au/
ASPI aims, through its website, publications, events, media activities, The Strategist and podcast (Policy, Guns & Money), to be innovative, accurate and well-informed and to broaden public knowledge about the critical strategic choices our country will face over the coming years. The institute’s work helps to foster strategic expertise in Australia through dialogue, research and its contribution to public debate. ASPI strives to provide a strong focus and constructive commentary on the practical choices and issues which confront Australia’s strategic policy decisions, and this is reflected in ASPI's core values of collegiality, originality and innovation, quality and excellence, and independence.
ASPI was established by the Australian Government in 2001. It is partially funded by the Department of Defence and receives funding from a variety of sources including sponsorship, research and project support from governments, industry and civil society. In 2022, ASPI opened an office in Washington DC to provide authoritative Australian perspectives on global strategic issues including the challenges and opportunities facing the Alliance, AUKUS and the Indo-Pacific.
About the Role
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute is seeking a Junior Editor for The Strategist website, Australia’s leading site for national security commentary and analysis.
We are looking for a strong editor and writer who has excellent attention to detail and solid policy judgement, and who can work with ASPI staff, on writing and editing their own work.
Candidates will preferably have a background in journalism, editing or security and international policy, with at least two years’ experience in a relevant field.
You will be working among colleagues who are passionate about national security and foreign affairs, and dedicated to producing and communicating original ideas that provoke healthy policy debate. You will be expected to generate ideas for articles that can be commissioned, and strongly encouraged to write your own pieces.
The successful candidate will work within a small team to edit and produce multiple articles daily, as well as manage a large volume of submissions, liaising with ASPI staff and external contributors. You will report to the Executive Editor of The Strategist and the Director of Strategic Communications.
The Strategist is the most influential defence, security and foreign policy site in the country, attracting more than 5 million page views per year and reaching policymakers and decision-takers in Canberra and overseas capitals. We are looking to build our audience further over the coming year and seek the right candidate to help us achieve this.
Duty Statement:
The Junior Editor is responsible for:
- Editing articles submitted to The Strategist, preparing them for publication and uploading them in Wordpress
- Selecting suitablearticles, using keen judgement for accuracy, insight,relevance, and style, from a large range of submissions
- Working with ASPI staff and externalcontributors to commission and prepare articles.
- Writing news articles, analysis, and commentary
Essential Criteria:
- Strong editing skills with excellent Englishexpression and grammar
- A clear understanding of the structure and style of opinion and analysis articles
- Commitment to factual accuracy, fairness, and balance
- Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Sound knowledge of, or strong interestin, defence, nationalsecurity, and foreignpolicy
- Ability to think critically, engage with debatesand generate ideas for articles
- Experience of, or abilityto learn, technicalrequirements including postingarticles, sourcing and selecting images, working with Google analytics and boosting SEO
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong familiarity with Australia’s national security landscape
Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
- Please refer to the position description attached.
- All applications should be submitted to ****@aspi.org.au including the following documents:
- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
- Resume/CV including two current referee contact details.
ASPI promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and values unique contributions of all people. The Institute strongly encourages women and people from diverse cultural backgrounds including applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.
The closing date for applications is 15 March 2024– an early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable applications are received.
