Live blogger/reporter
Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking a Live blogger/reporter to live-blog federal political stories during parliamentary sitting weeks, and carry out reporting on federal politics.
In this role you will…
- Anchor political live blog during federal parliamentary sitting weeks and as directed on breaking political stories or major political events, including election campaigns
- Use reporting skills to verify developments and interview key players in live stories and well as write stand-alone news stories when required
- Gather and contextualise contributions from Guardian reporters , in-house analysts and external media outlets
- Monitor external sources such as radio, wires services, news organisations and social media for latest developments and other relevant material, including audio and video
- Ensure live blog updates and news stories are accurate and in keeping with Guardian style, tone and legal responsibilities
- Liaise with live news editors on the direction, tone and content of the blog
- Write news articles and features where required
- Where time allows play a role in multimedia coverage, including audio and video content, subscriber emails and other content as directed
- As a member of the politics team, share responsibility for regular weekend work
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
- Experience of working on live news, preferably on live blogging
- Excellent knowledge and interest in Australian politics and current affairs
- Excellent knowledge of parliamentary and party processes
- Strong and well-established political contacts
- Good understanding of Guardian live blogging style and format
- Substantial experience of using social internet tools and technologies
- Excellent knowledge of national news and current affairs
- Thorough understanding of media law
- Able to generate ideas for news and investigations
- Experience of writing news and features
Skills / behaviours
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong news sense and ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
- Organised, flexible and adaptable
- Self-starter, confident and assertive
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Open to challenge and correction
- A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
About working at Guardian Australia…
- Hybrid working
- 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
- Guardian digital subscription
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Canberra. Working on a seven-day roster with regular weekend work, early starts and late finishes.
To apply for this position, please upload your résumé (maximum three pages) and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 October 2024
Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
If you have application questions of if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
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). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.