Journalist

Pro Bono Australia is the country’s leading news service for the not-for-profit and charity sector. We have a rare opportunity for an early-experience journalist, passionate about the social sector, to join our editorial team on a full-time basis.

Write with purpose and be part of a dedicated team delivering news and analysis on the things that matter.

This role is suited to a junior journalist with a solid news sense, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a strong desire to learn and grow on the job.

Reporting to the editor, you will be expected to produce high-quality news stories for online publication with high relevance and appeal to Australia’s social sector. As part of a tight-knit team, this role also includes sub-editing copy to a company style guide, uploading content to the website and designing eDMs to send to the news subscriber base.

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism and one year’s experience in a similar role

• The ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

• High attention to detail

• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• Experience in interviewing, both in person and over the phone

• Relationship management and the ability to develop contacts

Preferred

• A working knowledge of the social sector, including growing trends such as social enterprise, impact investing and social bonds

• Audio editing and production skills