Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadets

Cadetship applicants who come from a First Nations, Black (African-descendant) or culturally and linguistically diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an interest in growing First Nations and cultural and linguistic diversity in Guardian Australia's newsroom. Applicants may be early career journalists, have practical experience in journalism, or a demonstrated interest in writing, including published work as a student journalist or in other publications. Applicants may also have tertiary qualifications (not necessarily in journalism). The cadetships will provide practical experience as well as formal journalism training and mentoring.

In this role you will…

Receive formal journalism training in areas such as news writing, news gathering and court reporting.

Gain practical experience in producing content for many of Guardian Australia's departments

Rotate through Guardian Australia's editorial departments over the period of the contract under the mentorship and guidance of senior editors

Generate interesting, original content, and cover stories in innovative ways

Display a willingness for the audience to participate in your work, interact with readers through various threads, responding to ideas and using information as source material

Learn to make contacts and develop story areas, and break exclusives in those areas

You'll bring….

A demonstrable interest in journalism, or practical experience of journalism. You may also have a tertiary qualification, not necessarily in journalism

Demonstrated interest in writing, including published work as a student journalist or in other publications.

A good knowledge of racial issues in Australia and how they have historically affected different communities (given that this scheme has been created through the Legacies of Enslavement restorative justice program).

Exposure to, interest in, or willingness to learn about, digital platforms and working in a fast-changing and high-pressure news environment

A familiarity with Guardian Australia stories and an interest in Guardian values

A willingness and desire to learn and be mentored along with a curious, enquiring mindset

Familiarity and ease with social media. It's a bonus if you have video and audio experience

Good knowledge of news, current affairs and a general understanding of, or interest in learning about, media law

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst managing multiple tasks

Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills

About the Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadetships

Further information about the Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadetships and general FAQs can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_4lorV1VJsjy0KVWLPTfaQrrymZaW6N/view

These cadetships are being offered as paid, full-time, 12-month, fixed-term opportunities in Sydney.

There is no guarantee of ongoing employment after the completion of the Scott Trust Cadetship, however, those who complete the program may be considered for relevant vacancies at Guardian Australia

These roles will be working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes.

You'll also be assigned a mentor who is another Guardian employee who works in our editorial team for the duration of the cadetship.

About working at Guardian Australia…

Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural-competency training

Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing

Paid volunteer leave

Guardian digital subscription

How to apply

To apply for this position, you will need to apply online via our careers site and upload the following:

• A resume and cover letter explaining why you want to be a Guardian Australia Scott Trust Cadet as one attachment
• A short explanation (maximum 300 words) about a story you would like to write for Guardian Australia in the next six months on diversity in Australia. Please include the angle you would like to pursue for the story, why it's suitable for Guardian Australia, as well as information on who you would want to interview for the story, and why.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024.

If you have application questions or require an adjustment to made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]

We will be hosting an information session about the cadetship in late October. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

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.