Journalist
Core
Principal journalist for Mackay Life, Core Life, and Tripping Magazine, sourcing and producing weekly local news, community, business, and human-interest stories.
Role type
Junior IC journalist (local news)
Builds
Weekly print and digital publications for the Mackay community
Domain
Local media / Regional journalism
Required skills
Sourcing and writing local news stories, interviewing community members and politicians, taking photographs, creating digital content (video reels, social media), meeting weekly deadlines, working independently
Preferred skills
Digital journalism skills, social media skills, driving and using a reliable vehicle
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Sourcing and writing engaging local news, community, business and human-interest stories; Interviewing a diverse range of community members; Attending community events, launches, council meetings and local happenings; Taking strong, engaging photographs to accompany stories; Creating digital content, including video reels and social media stories; Meeting weekly editorial deadlines
Seniority
Junior, early career (1-2 years experience)