Stock & Land Journalist

Australian Community Media; Ballarat; Hybride; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work location

Work from home

Generous salary package

Equipment: laptop, camera, iPhone

Travel expenses paid

Résumé du poste

Australian Community Media is seeking a reporter focused on Victorian farming issues, with a strong grasp of agriculture and regional Victoria. The role supports print and online audiences and may be based anywhere in Victoria, with ACM offices in Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wodonga and Warrnambool, plus option to work from home.

You will gather, write, self-edit stories, use social media to engage audiences, and build relationships to source compelling content while representing ACM at major

Qualifications

• Industry professional with at least three years’ experience in journalism or agriculture.
• High attention to detail, self-motivated and organised.
• Good time management to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsabilités

• Gather, write and self-edit news stories for print and online.
• Use social media and digital tools to create online content.
• Build relationships to source stories and audience engagement.
• Attend, report on and represent the masthead at events and shows.

Connaissances

News gathering

Writing

Social media

Networking

Time management

Attention to detail

Formation

3+ years journalism or agriculture

Description du poste

The successful candidate will report on issues important to Victorian farmers, from politics to livestock markets, for both our print and online audiences. An understanding of agriculture and regional Victoria and/or experience in the agriculture industry would be seen as highly valuable, but not essential. This role can be based anywhere in Victoria, with ACM offices in Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wodonga and Warrnambool, and also the option to work from home.

• Gathering, writing and self-editing news stories for publication in both print and online
• Using social media and digital storytelling tools to create engaging online content
• Building relationships with new and existing audience members to help in your ability to source stories
• Attending, reporting on and representing the masthead at sales, conferences and other events, including the Melbourne Royal Show, the Australian Sheep & Wool Show and the iconic Mountain Calf Sales in Victoria’s high country

The ideal candidate:

• An industry professional with at least three years’ experience in either journalism or agriculture
• Someone with a high attention to detail who is self-motivated and organised
• Someone with good time management skills to help meet important deadlines
• A good communicator who is happy to network with new people
• Someone with a valid driver’s licence

What’s in it for you? The perks

Be part of Australia’s leading independent regional and rural media business, with more than 160 trusted mastheads reaching an audience of millions of people across every state and territory

• Flexible work arrangements, for example the opportunity to start early/finish early
• Flexible work location from one of the many Victorian offices or the option to work from home
• Generous salary package
• Equipment including a laptop, camera and iPhone
• You will be encouraged to spend time on the road, travelling the state, seeing incredible sights and meeting some of the country’s best farmers, with all travel expenses paid for by the company

We advocate Diversity and Inclusion

ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for .

Disability Accommodation

For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - ****@austcommunitymedia.com.au