New England Times is looking for a full-time junior journalist to join the team.New England Times is an independent news site based in Armidale and serving the New England North West region in New South Wales. We are committed to doing real stories, asking real questions, and doing investigative and hard news reporting whenever we can. We're also completely paywall free.This is a flexible role where you can either work from our small office in Armidale, remotely from anywhere across our region, or a bit of both. We particularly encourage applicants from Glen Innes, Inverell, or nearby centres, with Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, and Moree next on the wanted list.We are happy to receive applications from any journalist in the region at any experience level, but ideally we are looking for:Degree qualified or in the final year of studies1-2 years experience writing news to deadline and on a regular basisAble to take decent photos and comfortable with digital tools like social media and Google WorkspaceThese things are 'must haves':Good local knowledge of some part or all of the New England regionA positive can-do attitude and a love of doing things rightDriver's licence and access to a carYou will be covering a bit of everything, but we will support those with a particular interest in politics - especially local council, renewable energy, agriculture, local business, community events, courts and crime, or sport to specialise as much as we can.This is a full-time role, but you will have flexible hours options, including the option of a 4-day week, working over the weekend, and having your days off in the week, and early or late starts.Salary will be negotiated in line with your experience and the Award, mobile phone and computer provided, and travel in your own car reimbursed.If you have a nose for finding a great story and the experience of delivering, we would love to hear from you.Please apply by emailing your resume and writing samples to editor@netimes.com.au - applications close May 5, 2025 or when we get the right applicant.Note: We're also always open to freelancers joining our roster, whether you live in the region or those with local knowledge who no longer work here. We have a story jobs board we can give you access to with work always available - just get in touch.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesOnline Media
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