Job DescriptionThe Australian Financial Review is seeking four trainees for our Sydney or Melbourne newsrooms.
The traineeship program is a rare opportunity for aspiring reporters to learn the craft alongside award-winning journalists and editors.Day to day you will:Develop your journalism and production skillsCreate impactful stories for the AFR audienceWork across different parts of the newsroom Be mentored by colleaguesTo be successful, you will be passionate about contributing to The Australian Financial Review and excited about a career in journalism.
You must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of news and current affairs, and a curiosity about business, the economy, people and issues.
You must also be a hard worker, a keen learner and have strong critical thinking skills.
These positions are 12-month fixed-term contracts with the potential to secure a permanent role at the end of the contract.
The traineeships are full-time rostered positions and could involve shift work, including weekends.To apply for the program, you must submit the following: Resume A cover letter outlining why you're an ideal candidate for one of these positionsAn article (maximum 600 words) about economics, politics or the media.
The format, tone and style of the article is at your discretionPlease ensure all of your application materials are attached as one PDF document.Applications will close on 14/02/2025.QualificationsWhat we would like to see:Tertiary qualifications are preferred but not essential.
These are not limited to journalism, media or communications studies - we encourage applications from individuals with other qualifications who also have an interest in journalism and strong writing skillsAbility to generate story ideas including identifying news anglesAbility to manage deadlinesUnderstanding of news issues and current affairs, particularly for the AFR audienceExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Please note: In order to be considered, you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Additional InformationOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine.
From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives.
Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.