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About the Role

This is a paid, 12-month, fixed-term journalism cadetship with Guardian Australia, commencing in February 2027. It offers an opportunity to gain experience in creating content for Guardian Australia, including formal training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Receive formal journalism training in news writing, news gathering, and court reporting.
• Gain practical experience producing content for various Guardian Australia departments.
• Rotate through editorial departments under the guidance of senior editors.
• Generate original content and cover stories innovatively.
• Engage with the audience, interact with readers, and use their input as source material.
• Learn to develop story areas, make contacts, and break exclusives.

Requirements

• Demonstrable interest in journalism or practical experience in journalism.
• Tertiary qualification (not necessarily in journalism) is optional.
• Demonstrated interest in writing, including published work.
• Good knowledge of racial issues in Australia and their historical impact on communities.
• Exposure to, interest in, or willingness to learn about digital platforms and fast-paced news environments.
• Familiarity with Guardian Australia stories and values.
• Willingness and desire to learn and be mentored, with a curious mindset.
• Familiarity and ease with social media; video and audio experience is a bonus.
• Good knowledge of news, current affairs, and media law.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Must be based in Sydney or willing to relocate to Sydney.
• Must be available to work full-time hours for the duration of the cadetship.
• Must be willing to work over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.

Skills

• News writing
• News gathering
• Court reporting
• Content creation
• Digital platforms
• Social media
• Video editing
• Audio editing
• Writing
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time
• Fixed-term
• Hybrid working

Experience Level

• Early career
• Entry-level

Education Level

• Tertiary qualification (optional)

Salary/Compensations

• Paid cadetship

Benefits

• Formal journalism training
• Mentorship
• Hybrid working
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid volunteer leave
• Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups
• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Cultural competency training
• Guardian digital subscription

About the Company

• Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com.
• A leading global media organisation renowned for pioneering independent journalism and award-winning digital products.
• Committed to giving a voice to the most marginalised people in society.
• Values and respects all differences in people, including race, ethnicity, social class, gender identity, sexual identity, and disabilities.
• Aims to create a work environment where all employees feel respected and encourages flexible working.

Equal Opportunity

• Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to Guardian Australia under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer.