AddressGuardian 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're seeking a Queensland state reporter who will report on Queensland news, politics and current affairs for Guardian Australia's national audience
In this role you will…
- Write news stories and features on Queensland issues – including, but not exclusively, state politics
- Break exclusive stories that set the Queensland news agenda
- Cover unfolding news stories quickly, accurately and innovatively
- Develop deep contacts in key story areas to further Guardian Australia's Queensland coverage
- Explain, analyse and bring context to Queensland stories for Guardian Australia's national audience
- Contribute to Guardian Australia's varied coverage formats, including multimedia
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
- Experience of working in a fast-changing and high-pressure news environment, preferably on a news website
- Proven history of breaking news
- A strong network of contacts in Queensland
- Experience writing both news and feature stories
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Queensland news and current affairs
- Experience of reporting on Queensland state politics would be an advantage
- Good understanding of media law
- An interest in a specialist story area or areas could be an advantage, particularly if not currently covered in depth by Guardian Australia
Skills / behaviours
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with the stresses associated with tight deadlines
- Strong news sense and ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
- Ability to multitask
- Creative/inquisitive
- Organised team player
- Be flexible and open to challenge and correction
About working at Guardian Australia…
- Hybrid working
- Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
- Paid volunteer leave
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
- Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent capacity, requiring occasional weekend work, early starts and late finishes
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter as one document. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th June 2024
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email ************@theguardian.com
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