About the Role
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This part-time trainee role for a Cadet Journalist is aimed at recent graduates or current students enrolled in the Master of Journalism or the Master of International Journalism at the University of Melbourne.
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As a Cadet Journalist, you will have the opportunity to work on our in-house publication, collaborating with editors to research and craft compelling stories on a variety of topics.
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You will attend key events, stay on top of the latest news, and have the chance to break stories.
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Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
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* Frontline reporting on news and features for The Citizen
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* Working under the direction of editors, researching and writing stories on a range of topics
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* Attending news and public events as directed, chasing down leads and breaking stories
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* Employing a range of storytelling techniques, incorporating pictorial, audio-visual, social, and multi-media
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* Contributing to paste-up and monitoring of the website
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* Using social media to enhance storytelling and help build The Citizen's audience
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Who We Are Looking For
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We are seeking a recent or soon-to-be graduate of the Master of Journalism (MJ) or Master of International Journalism (MIJ) at the University of Melbourne.
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Ideal candidates will have completed key journalism subjects with strong results, including practical courses in newsroom practices or multimedia journalism.
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You should possess excellent reporting, multimedia, and writing skills, demonstrated through coursework and professional publications.
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Possess a solid understanding of ethical journalistic practices and thrive both independently and as part of a team.
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Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential for this role.
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Requirements:
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* Applicants must have either completed the Master of Journalism (MJ) or the Master of International Journalism at the University of Melbourne in 2024, or be an enrolled MJ or MIJ student at the time of application who is very close to completing (in the final 50 points of their degree)
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* Completed JOUR90001 Researching and Writing Stories or JOUR90020 International Journalism-Key Skills and at least one of JOUR90010 Newsroom: Applied Professional Practice and/or JOUR90005 Audio Journalism, and/or JOUR90008 Video Journalism, scoring H2A or above in both
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Salary and Benefits
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The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses.
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This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
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Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and this role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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About the Opportunity
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This part-time role offers the chance to develop your journalism skills and gain valuable experience working on a reputable publication.
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As a Cadet Journalist, you will be working alongside experienced professionals who will provide guidance and support throughout your training.
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This role provides the ideal opportunity to build your portfolio, network with industry professionals, and develop a strong foundation in journalism.