AddressWe are seeking an agricultural journalist to join our team on a 12 month contract.
The successful applicant will produce highly engaging content for our print and digital products. A solid understanding of agriculture and/or experience in agricultural fields is required. We are seeking a motivated, self-starter who enjoys working as part of a geographically diverse but close knit team.
Location is flexible for the right candidate. Preferable locations include Roma, Longreach, or Rockhampton.
The role's key responsibilities:
- Gathering, writing and self-editing news stories for publication in both print and online
- Using social media and digital storytelling tools to create engaging online content
- Building relationships with new and existing audience members to help in your ability to source stories
- Attending, reporting on and representing the masthead at sales, conferences and other events.
- Travel to attend stud sale and on-farm stories, sometimes outside of normal business hours/weekends
- Seek out fresh and exclusive leads
- Attend news meetings each morning pitching new daily content
- Produce error-free and ready-to-publish content to deadline
- Display a broad understanding of the Queensland rural industries
- Be willing to assist with copy editing and proofing
The ideal candidate:
- An industry professional with at least three years experience in either journalism or agriculture
- Someone with a high attention to detail who is self-motivated and organised
- Someone with good time management skills to help meet important deadlines
- A good communicator who is happy to network with new people
- Someone with a valid driver's licence
What's in it for you?
- Be part of Australia's leading independent regional and rural media business, with more than 160 trusted mastheads reaching an audience of millions of people across every state and territory
- Flexible work arrangements, for example the opportunity to start early/finish early
- Flexible work location
- Fully maintained vehicle
- Generous salary package
- Professional development opportunities
- Equipment including a laptop, camera and iPhone
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Queensland Country Life editor Lucy Kinbacher on **************@austcommunitymedia.com.au or 0457 520 ***
We advocate Diversity and Inclusion
ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for
Disability Accommodation
For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - ****@austcommunitymedia.com.au
