We are seeking a Queensland state reporter to join our newsroom, reporting 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 - for Guardian Australia's progressive audience
- 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 live-blogging, podcasts, video, interactive reports and social media content
- Interact with readers through various threads, responding to ideas and using information as source material
You'll bring
- Experience working in a fast-changing and high-pressure news environment, writing both news and feature stories, preferably on a news website, with a proven history of breaking news
- A deep knowledge and understanding of Queensland news and current affairs, a strong network of contacts in Queensland and preferably some experience of reporting on Queensland state politics
- A highly developed understanding of media law and the ability to work with speed whilst also maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
- An interest in a specialist story area or areas could be an advantage, particularly if not currently covered in depth by Guardian Australia
- A strong news sense and ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
About working at Guardian Australia
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
- Paid volunteer leave
- Reconciliation Action Plan and Cultural Competency training
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups and action plan
- Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description **here**.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, requiring occasional weekend work, early starts and late finishes.
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.
Job Number
BRI000001
Location
Brisbane
Business Area
Other
Employment Type
Full-time