Your Background:
- 3 years’ newspaper editor experience
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Journalism
- Proficient with InDesign, and Microsoft Office programs, in particular Word and Outlook
- Experience in managing teams in particular with writing newspaper articles, proofreading and press releases; also writing content for websites and managing social media accounts
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to get people to work efficiently under your management
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and listening
- Good working knowledge of the English language and its correct use with context and grammar
- High energy with determination to get the job done
- Current, valid driver’s license
- Current working with children check
Key Selection Criteria:
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and cultivate productive working relationships with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders
- Experience in managing competing priorities and organising work in order to complete tasks at an appropriate standard while meeting strict deadlines
- Proven motivational and empowering leadership qualities to deliver outcomes
- Excellent delegation skills and the ability to create a work climate where people are empowered to take action
- The ability to deal with complex situations requiring the assessment of priorities under pressure within short time frames
- Tenacity and the ability to follow through to a successful conclusion
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, you must submit your resumé and a cover letter
(3 page max) addressing the Key Selection Criteria to Richard Reid
Only applicants who are an Australian resident or hold a relevant visa are eligible to apply (NO VISA sponsorship).