Role
Role type: Part time (0.9FTE), Fixed term for 12 monthsFaculty: Faculty of ArtsSchool: The School of Culture and CommunicationSalary: Level A.1 $87,266 p.a. plus 17% super
Your next career opportunity
In this cadet journalist role, you will report real stories for The Citizen and The Yarn. You will sharpen your audio, multimedia and writing craft under the guidance of experienced editors and academics. You will gain newsroom experience, a strong portfolio and industry-relevant skills to propel your journalism career.
What you will deliver
* Report news and feature stories for The Citizen and The Yarn across diverse issues and communities.
* Research, pitch and write well-crafted stories under guidance from editors and producers, meeting professional deadlines and standards.
* Cover events and pursue leads, including occasional out-of-hours activities, to break timely, relevant stories.
* Produce and package multimedia content, including audio, video, images and social storytelling, to deepen audience engagement.
* Support website publishing, editing and collaboration with Master of Journalism student reporters and broader Centre projects.
You may be a great fit if you
* Recently completed (within the last year) or be completing, the final 50 points of a Master of Journalism or International Journalism at Melbourne.
* Have completed required JOUR subjects with H2A or above, including audio journalism and core reporting or international skills.
* Demonstrate strong writing, audio, reporting and multimedia capability, evidenced through coursework outcomes or professional standard publications.
* Understand and uphold ethical journalism requirements, including accuracy, fairness, accountability and rigorous verification practices.
* Bring deep interest in current affairs and confidence generating story ideas for broad, diverse audiences.
* Offer audio or video editing skills and familiarity with WordPress or similar content management systems.
What we offer you
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
The School of Culture and Communication
The School of Culture and Communication is a thriving teaching and research centre for critical thinking in the humanities, led by world-leading scholars researching literary and cultural studies, art history, cinema and performance, media and communication and Indigenous studies. Our Journalism program is focused on preparing graduates for careers in rapidly changing media landscapes. We offer practice-based courses enabling our students to learn many journalistic skills by doing journalism, at a high standard, for real audiences. We are a unique program that plays a constructive role in the future of public interest journalism through innovation in research, engagement and teaching.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.
Application essentials
* Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
* You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
* A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
* Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
* Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
* For queries related to this specific position, contact Mell Chun at mell.chun@unimelb.edu.au
* For questions related to our recruitment process email Petra Newton at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
* For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today and join a community that's shaping the future.
Applications close: Wednesday 13th May at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: JR-012304 Cadet Journalist PD.docx; JR-012304 Cadet Journalist PD.pdf
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