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Political reporter

Mid levelFull-timeHybridCanberra ACT, AustraliaPosted 4 days agoVerified 1 week ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The job is about joining Guardian Australia's Canberra team as a political reporter, where you will produce timely and insightful coverage of federal political developments. This opportunity is crucial for delivering high-quality journalism that informs the public and shapes political discourse. The team values collaboration and creativity, working together to break stories and engage with the community.

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You'll be responsible for

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Writing political news and features

Write political news, features, analysis and backgrounders to tight, rolling deadlines
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Generating story ideas

Generate ideas, break original stories and undertake investigations
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Building political contacts

Build contacts across the political spectrum and outside party structures

Key criteria

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Political reporting experience

5+ years in federal or state political reporting.

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Knowledge of Australian politics

Excellent understanding of current affairs and political landscape.

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Strong political contacts

Proven network across the political spectrum for story sourcing.

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5 criteria for this job
Political reporting experience
5+ years in federal or state political reporting.

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Knowledge of Australian politics
Excellent understanding of current affairs and political landscape.

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Strong political contacts
Proven network across the political spectrum for story sourcing.

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Excellent writing skills
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality stories under pressure.

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Understanding of media law
Good grasp of legal frameworks affecting journalism practices.

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