Chief political correspondent
Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking a Chief political correspondent to join The Guardian's Editorial team to produce timely, accurate and insightful coverage of political developments, breaking original, agenda-setting stories, along with writing political features and analysis.
In the role, you will….
- Write news stories, interviews and backgrounders to tight, rolling deadlines.
- Write political features and analysis.
- Generate ideas, break original stories and undertake investigations.
- Be able to stand in when the political editor is absent or on assignment.
- Play a role in multimedia coverage including audio and video content.
- Employ a transparent process and be open to challenge and correction.
- As a member of the politics team, share responsibility for regular weekend and out of hours working.
- Assist in forward planning for elections, byelections, budget and other key events.
You'll bring….
Knowledge and experience
- Excellent knowledge of and interest in Australian politics and current affairs.
- Excellent knowledge of the federal parliamentary process.
- Excellent political contacts.
- Knowledge, understanding and passion for GNM editorial vision and values.
- Experience of working in a fast changing and pressurised environment, preferably on a news website.
- Able to write news, analysis and punchy copy as directed.
- Understanding of the unique time pressures involved in digital working.
- Experience of digital journalism.
- Good understanding of media law.
Skills/behaviours
- A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values.
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm and passion for online journalism.
- Ability to deal with the stresses associated with tight deadlines.
- Able to generate fresh ideas and angles.
- Ability to produce high-quality stories, lively copy under pressure.
- Strong news sense.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to acquire new skills swiftly.
- Team player.
About working at Guardian Australia…
- Hybrid working
- Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
- Paid volunteer leave
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
- Guardian digital subscriptio
For more information please view the full job description here.
This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working a seven-day roster with early starts and/or late finishes.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter as one document. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2025
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email australia.hr@theguardian.com
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.