Journalist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Journalist. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Company

The Chinchilla News is the largest and most dynamic media organisation in the Western Downs Region. Our newspapers, magazines and websites influence and inform local communities across our regional and rural footprint.

As part of News Corp Australia, we are one of Australia’s most diverse and successful media companies allowing us to offer enviable career opportunities.

The Position

We are looking for a journalist for the Chinchilla News (based in Chinchilla). This is a great opportunity to further your career in print and online journalism.

The Applicant

The successful applicant will be part of a small team at the paper but will be part of a much larger editorial team serving south-west Queensland, producing one newspaper a week for Chinchilla, 1 newspaper a month with Surat Basin News, as well as updating online sites and a social media page on a regular basis.

This is a challenging and rewarding role, involving the coverage of local news and events for our community-based publications, and the production of high-quality, lively and engaging stories for both print and online.

Weekend and after hours work will be required.

The successful applicant will be interested in people and their issues, passionate about the possibilities of journalism and willing to learn and grow on the job.

He/she will have a degree in journalism or similar and can demonstrate they have worked in journalism placements or internship during their study and also hold a full driving license.

Please email your application to The General Manager, [email protected]

The Chinchilla News are equal opportunity employers