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About the Role
This is a paid 12-month, fixed-term journalism cadetship within the Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadetship program, commencing in February 2027. It offers an opportunity to gain experience in creating content for Guardian Australia, with a focus on growing First Nations and cultural and linguistic diversity in the newsroom.
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 journalism experience.
- May have a tertiary qualification, not necessarily in journalism.
- 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 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 be based in Sydney or willing to relocate.
- Must be available to work full-time hours for the duration of the cadetship.
- Must be available 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 journalists
- Practical experience in journalism
- 12-month cadetship
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications (not necessarily in journalism)
Salary/Compensations
- Paid cadetship
Benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid volunteer leave
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups
- Reconciliation Action Plan
- Cultural competency training
- Guardian digital subscription
- Formal journalism training
- Mentoring from senior editors
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 those of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, different social classes, diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities.
- Aims to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.
- Encourages flexible working.
Equal Opportunity
- Cadetship applicants who come from a Black (African-descendant) and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
- GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer.
- Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.