Guardian 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 are seeking a political reporter to join the Canberra team to produce timely, accurate and insightful coverage of federal political developments, breaking original, agenda‐setting stories, writing political features and analysis.
This is a full‐time fixed‐term (6 month) parental leave cover role, working across a seven‐day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. The successful candidate will be expected to commence in late July or early August. Candidates must be based in Canberra or willing to relocate.
In this role you will...
* Write political news, blog posts, features, analysis and backgrounders to tight, rolling deadlines
* Generate ideas, break original stories and undertake investigations
* Build contacts across the political spectrum and outside party structures
* Play a role in multimedia coverage, including audio and video content
* As a member of the politics team, share responsibility for regular weekend and out‐of‐hours working
* Monitor social media for breaking news and potential story leads
You'll bring....
Knowledge and experience
* Excellent knowledge of and interest in Australian politics and current affairs
* Excellent knowledge of parliamentary process and party processes
* Excellent political contacts
* Experience in political reporting in the federal parliamentary press gallery or at a state level
* Strong news sense with an ability to multi‐task and work in a fast‐paced environment
* Knowledge, understanding and passion for Guardian editorial vision and values
* Understanding of the unique time pressures involved in working in digital news, including in a parliamentary setting
* Good understanding of media law
Skills / behaviours
* A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
* Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to deal with the stresses associated with tight deadlines
* Able to generate fresh ideas and angles
* Ability to produce high‐quality stories, lively copy under pressure
* Ability to acquire new skills swiftly
* Creative and collaborative team player
* Open to feedback 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
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