Indigenous Journalism Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeJournalist Full time $110,000 - $130,000
Job Opportunity

We are seeking an Indigenous affairs journalist to carry out insightful and comprehensive reporting for a leading Australian publication on Indigenous affairs issues.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team as a respected expert in the field of Indigenous journalism. You will have the chance to produce high-quality content that showcases your skills and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous Australians and be able to communicate effectively with communities across Australia.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Produce breaking news stories, features, explainers, analysis and investigations on Indigenous affairs
  • Generate interesting original content and cover stories in innovative ways including live-blogging, social, video and interactive reports
  • Engage with social media to promote stories and uncover information
  • Build and maintain strong ties to and within Indigenous communities across Australia
  • Work with federal politics teams and state editors on coverage of Indigenous policy

**Requirements:**

  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues and events that affect Indigenous Australians
  • Strong network of contacts within Indigenous communities across Australia
  • Understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols
  • At least five years' experience in national journalism, preferably working in digital news
  • Able to write in a variety of formats as directed
  • Good understanding of Guardian Australia values
  • Good understanding of media law
  • Video and audio experience would be an advantage

**Benefits:**

  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training

**About this role:

This is a full-time permanent position. We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen).

Our organisation aims to create a work environment where all employees feel respected and valued. We encourage flexible working and strive to provide opportunities for growth and development.

Apply now to take the first step towards joining our team.

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