Project Manager, Google News Initiative training program

The Walkley Foundation for Journalism is looking for an energetic and experienced project manager to join our close-knit team. Our small team punch way above our weight. We work with the best journalists in Australia and have incredible support across the industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented project manager who will provide complete management and delivery of the Google News Initiative digital skills training program to a target of 4,000 journalists and students in Australia and New Zealand. This program is administered by the Walkley Foundation.

The role requires an efficient, motivated and highly organised individual, who has a strong interest in journalism and the media. They will be digitally savvy, and will have demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be a competent multi-tasker and decision-maker. They will have a track record in managing relationships and senior stakeholder engagement.  

The successful candidate will be based at the Walkley Foundation office in Redfern, Sydney and will work with multiple stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand. These stakeholders include Google, the Walkley Foundation, media organisations, tertiary institutions, journalists and students.

If you have five or more years’ experience in a similar environment such as PR, publishing, media, education or arts organisations, we want to hear from you.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Recruitment and management of a team of trainers
• Budget and reporting management
• Marketing and communications
• Scheduling and logistics management

Demonstrated experience and skills in:

• Project management and/or training events
• Stakeholder management
• Digital platforms including event registration and website
• Ability to work to deadlines and autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This role is a full-time fixed term contract commencing in January and concluding in December 2019. Some interstate and overseas travel will be required. Salary will be commensurate with experience.