Editorial Assistant, Centre for Advancing Journalism

at  University of Melbourne

Job no: 0063033
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
School: School of Culture and Communication

Salary: UOM 4 – $76,901 – $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super

• Build your career in Journalism at the Centre for Advancing Journalism
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic newsroom environment
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

If you are a recent Journalism graduate at the University of Melbourne eager to gain valuable experience in a dynamic newsroom environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vibrant team.

You will also have:

• Completion (or approaching completion) of a Journalism program at the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years.
• Strong literacy in computer and social media and digital apps and platforms.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to inclusivity in all aspects of their work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and to maintain professional working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines successfully.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate of Journalism at the University to work for up to one year in our Journalism newsroom as an Editorial Assistant, made possible by the May and Romeo Schiavon Journalism Fund.
As an Editorial Assistant, you will play a vital role in producing online publications for the Centre for Advancing Journalism (CAJ), including The Citizen, The Global Citizen, and The Junction, among others as directed. You will also compile and publish The Advancer, the Centre’s monthly newsletter, and manage social media updates for CAJ events when needed.
Collaborating with the School’s Events and Engagement Officer, you will support the organisation and delivery of events and activities related to the publications you work on.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Compile and publish The Advancer (CAJ newsletter) on a monthly basis.
• Assist where required on other publications, including The Citizen, The Junction, and The Global Citizen.
• Working with the Marketing and Communications team, develop publicity material for CAJ publications, maintain the CAJ website, and assist with operating CAJ social media channels.
• Working with the Events and Engagement Officer, support the organisation and delivery of CAJ events.
• Undertake general administrative duties as required to support the operations of the CAJ newsroom.

IF YOU FEEL THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
  ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
  If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
  If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .