Cadet Journalist

Cadet Journalist (full-time)

SA Today is seeking a cadet journalist to join our team on a full-time basis based in Murray Bridge working for the Murray Valley Standard.

About us:

SA Today publishes news across South Australia and is owned by a group of experienced, passionate, independent publishers.

We pride ourselves on quality journalism with a strong community connection. The company is Australian owned by individuals with significant news media publishing knowledge and experience.

Our company is committed to providing an inspiring, creative workplace, and a career that is rewarding.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated individual with the ability to display initiative in news-gathering to produce compelling and timely content for our readers.

Duties will include general news reporting, producing editorial content to support advertising features and special publications, photography, covering local events across the region, including some after hours work, the ability to file stories to meet production deadlines and to assist with weekly print production and proofing of editorial content.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Will have a journalism degree
• Photography skills
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent people skills
• Driver's licence

Previous regional news media experience is desirable but not essential.

To apply please include a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and examples of your writing.