Are you a visual storyteller who thrives on the energy of a daily news environment?
The Canberra Times has been the trusted voice of the nation's capital for nearly a century. With a seven-day print edition and a growing digital subscription audience, our visual journalism is more vital than ever. We capture history, emotion, and the moments that define our community in both still and moving images.
We are looking for a creative and driven photographer and journalist to join our team. This is your chance to build a career documenting the stories of Canberra—from Parliament House to the sidelines of a Raiders game, from major national events to the quiet, powerful moments that make our city unique.
What you'll do:
* Capture compelling, high-quality images across a diverse range of assignments including news, politics, sport, and features.
* Pitch and develop your own visual-led stories that will engage our digital and print readers.
* Work collaboratively with reporters and editors to create powerful multimedia packages.
* Produce, shoot, and edit engaging short-form video designed to connect with and grow our digital subscriber audience.
* File clean, edited, and captioned images quickly and accurately from the field.
Who we're looking for:
* A talented professional: You have a strong portfolio showcasing your talent as a photographer and journalist in a fast-paced, deadline-driven editorial setting.
* Technically skilled: You are proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard software. You have demonstrated skill in the use of natural and artificial light to create beautiful portraiture.
* A proactive collaborator: You excel at working with people from all walks of life and can contribute ideas while also taking direction from the news desk.
* A digital-first journalist: You have proven skills in shooting and editing video, understanding its unique power to engage online audiences.
* Mobile and ready: You hold a valid driver's licence, have a clean driving record and an understanding that news journalism can involve irregular hours.
Why join us?
* Build a long-term career capturing the story of the nation's capital.
* Be part of a supportive and highly respected newsroom where visual storytelling is celebrated.
* Get a front-row seat to the biggest stories in Australian politics, culture, and sport.
* Enjoy the challenge of a role where no two days are the same.
* Contribute your vision to a masthead with a proud history and an exciting digital future, helping drive our subscriber-first strategy with compelling multimedia content.
Ready to frame your next chapter with us? Apply today.
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Canberra
Full Time
Posted - 27 October 2025
Closing - 27 November 2025