Science Journalists Association of AustraliaThe ABC has advertised for a one-year digital reporter position covering the science beat and based either in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The ad calls for an applicant with tertiary qualifications or experience in science or science journalism, ability to source and deliver digital content on science, and experience in digital production. Applications close on April 24, and the details are available here.
Darren Osborne was the long-time science editor at the ABC, co-founded of Sydney Science Writers, an unrepentant space nerd, and lovely bloke who was taken far too young by cancer. In his memory, the ABC has established this regional science cadetship: a 6 month, full-time paid position with ABC’s Science unit in Ultimo, Sydney.
Applicants must be from outside a major metropolitan area, with a genuine enthusiasm and passion for science, some experience in digital content production, preferably a qualification in a science-related field (desirable), and good communication skills. Applications close March 28, 2019. For more information, the position ad is here.
Nature’s Sydney office is looking for an editor or senior editor to fill a seven-month maternity leave position with their Nature Index division, starting in April 2019. They’re looking for someone with at least five years experience writing, editing and producing journalism – preferably with a science or data focus – and a bachelor’s degree in science or journalism or related.
Details are here. There’s no closing date but get applications in quickly as this will be a coveted opportunity.
The Age newspaper is looking for a Health Reporter to cover a 12 month maternity leave period at Media House in Melbourne. They’re looking for “a skilled news breaker and all-rounder who wants ownership of one of our more fascinating, demanding and competitive rounds.”
Deadline for applications is 4 February 2019. More information available here.
Sydney-based weekly medical news magazine Australian Doctor is on the hunt for a journalist to investigate and write news and feature stories across their digital, print and social media platforms.
They’re looking for someone passionate about breaking stories and who is willing to dig behind the headlines of the mainstream media.
Australian Doctor cover a wide-range of clinical, political and social issues – from the latest research on medicinal cannabis to the healthcare inside prison and the vagaries of government policy. Our editorial team, which has won numerous journalism awards over the last decade, will provide training and support.
Email a cover letter and CV to paul.smith@adg.com.au or for more information call 02 8484 0795. Original job ad is here.
The New York Times’ Australian bureau has just advertised for a full-time reporter to join the Sydney office and “report and write news and feature stories, with an emphasis on climate, science and technology”. More details here.
International science magazine New Scientist has advertised for a maternity leave science reporter position in its Sydney office.
“As the Australia reporter, the successful candidate will report on scientific advances taking place across Australasia, East Asia, and worldwide. They will write across all science disciplines, and also have opportunities to write for our features and culture sections. This maternity cover contract will last at least six months.”
They’re looking for someone with science journalism and news reporting experience. For more details, visit the job ad.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has just advertised for a full-time journalist, based in Melbourne, to “research and write news-focused articles, profiles and feature articles for newsGP.”
The job is permanent, and they’re looking for “a journalist with extensive experience, preferably in a daily newspaper/website or a publication in a health-related field.” Experience writing for the digital environment, and an understanding of the issues facing the Australian health sector would be advantages. For more information, check out the job advertisement.
It’s a red-letter week for science writers looking for one of the precious few in-house jobs going in Australia in the area of science writing and science journalism; there are not one but two jobs advertised in the past week.
The first is the position of environment reporter at The Guardian in Sydney, with applications due March 22, 2018. According to the job advertisement, the 12-month, full-time position would suit an experienced reporter with “a proven ability to generate exclusives and must-read coverage at a national level in a complex specialist area”. More details are available here.
The second is media and content manager for UNSW’s science, medicine and engineering faculties, which will involve leading the team responsible for multimedia content for these faculties. Applications are due by the 26 March 2018, and details are available here.
The ABC has just advertised for a science and technology reporter to join its specialist reporting team. It’s an 18 month-position, starting in February 2018, and will involve working across radio, TV and digital. Applications opened on December 20 and close on January 21, 2018. Check the job advertisement for all the details.