Queensland Country Life journalist

Love the bush and sharing a good yarn? We are seeking a journalist to join Queensland Country Life’s editorial team in a full time position.

The successful candidate will report on issues important to Queensland farmers, from politics to livestock markets, cropping and bush characters, for both our print and online audiences. An understanding of agriculture and rural Queensland and/or experience in the agriculture industry would be seen as highly valuable, but not essential. Location may be flexible for the right candidate.

The role’s key responsibilities:

• Gathering, writing and self-editing news stories for publication in both print and online
• Using social media and digital storytelling tools to create engaging online content
• Building relationships with new and existing audience members to help in your ability to source stories
• Attending, reporting on and representing the masthead at sales, conferences and other events.

The ideal candidate:

• An industry professional with experience in either journalism or agriculture
• Someone with a high attention to detail who is self-motivated and organised
• Someone with good time management skills to help meet important deadlines A good communicator who is happy to network with new people
• Someone with a valid driver’s licence

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangements, for example the opportunity to start early/finish early
• Work from home options
• Generous salary package
• Professional development opportunities
• Equipment including a laptop, camera and iPhone

While this is largely a work from home role, you may be required to travel

Be part of Australia’s leading independent regional and rural media business, with more than 100 trusted mastheads reaching an audience of millions of people across every state and territory

Next Steps

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We advocate Diversity and Inclusion

ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for

Disability Accommodation

For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email – [email protected]

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Queensland Country Life editor Lucy Kinbacher on [email protected] or 0457 520 211