Editorial Trainee- The Border Mail

A career at ACM is a chance to write your own story and help make a difference with your ideas, energy and skills. We want to offer you an opportunity to create a life for yourself – and a lifestyle – in one of the most beautiful and vibrant parts of Australia – Wodonga. At ACM we tell the stories of our communities. From the regional cities to rural areas, from the country to the coast, our trusted local news keeps south-west Victorians informed, connected and strong.

We are Australia’s largest independent media organisation made up of more than 100 leading rural and regional news brands consisting of community-based websites, daily and community newspapers, magazines and events. The Border Mail in Wodonga alongside The Courier in Ballarat and the Bendigo Advertiser, has been setting the agenda in Victoria’s key regional population centres for more than 150 years.

Start your journalism career with the most rewarding traineeship in the industry.

Within 12 months, you will:

• Diversify your skills by developing a deep understanding of a regional area, experiencing it as a local, becoming the trusted voice and advocate for communities through independent journalism
• Be embedded in a dynamic multimedia newsroom, working across breaking and daily news to cover local, regional and national issues in an ethical and independent team
• Have learnt from experienced journalists and editors, telling the stories that celebrate, define and strengthen the community where you live
• Develop your multimedia, data and social news skills on our national digital news desk to keep an audience of six million Australians across 100+ mastheads informed and entertained

The strategic purpose of ACM (Australian Community Media) is driven by our passion for keeping our communities strong, informed and connected. ACM is Australia’s leading independent regional and rural media business.

At ACM, we believe that we are only as good as the people we employ – that’s why we invest in, train and develop our people to nurture a culture of rewarding excellence, innovation and agility. Our curiosity is creating the future.

WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM THE TRAINEE PROGRAM

Our bespoke on-the-job training program includes the latest digital tools and techniques, video and audio, data journalism, photography, social media, audience and engagement, and practical media law. Fundamental news writing and reporting skills will be covered in combination with training in specialised rounds, such as court, local democracy, federal politics, investigations, and sport. Your access to insight and expertise.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

ACM offers very competitive benefit plans, including:

• Extensive and unique editorial training opportunities and programs
• Unrivalled newsroom experience
• Hybrid working model
• Great opportunity to grow and expand your media skills with an industry leader
• A friendly, flexible and inclusive work environment offering great pathways to further your career and develop professionally
• Progressive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Novated leasing
• Staff discounts at leading retailers
• The opportunity to work in an environment which embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse audiences and communities we serve.

LOCATION

Traineeship is located at

• The Border Mail (Wodonga, VIC)

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, credibility, empathy and the community’s right to know.
• Demonstrated news writing and digital production skills.
• Excellent general and current affairs knowledge.
• Passion for journalism and its role in society, especially regional communities.
• High academic performance.

Other Skills Required

• News multimedia skills, including video.
• An inquiring mind.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours.
• Enthusiastic learner with a passion for self-development.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Demonstrated news writing and multimedia production skills.

COMPENSATION

Competitive annual salary

APPLY

Your journalism career starts here, at ACM. Apply now.

DISCLAIMER

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.