Journalists

Today News Group is an independent Australian owned media company and leading provider.

We publish local news and information across many parts of regional Queensland.

In recent years the company has taken on a digital focus with Digital Edition ePapers, websites mirroring each of its mastheads and have a thriving social presence.

A progressive publishing company, Today News Group has a reputation for developing a diverse range of regional publications.

About you

An opportunity exists for an experienced journalist and a university graduate cadet journalist (one year cadetship including a one year Deakin University course) to join our independent news media business serving Central Queensland. We are seeking positions for cadets based in Rockhampton or Gladstone.

Today News Group produces a number of news media titles across Central Queensland with weekly printed newspapers and digital content.

Today News Group focuses on the local news and information that affects the lives of our community, and broader issues that directly impact our regions.

The Company is operated by experienced independent publishers and a local team of experienced media professionals.

We are seeking:

Journalists with the ability to display initiative in news-gathering to produce compelling and timely content for our readers. Duties will include general news reporting, producing editorial content to support advertising features and special publications, photography, covering local events across the region, including some after hours, the ability to file stories to meet production deadlines and to assist with weekly print production and proofing of editorial content.

Qualifications/Experience
Successful completion of formal qualification in journalism, communications, marketing or completion of a cadetship.

An outstanding command of the English language and flair for creative writing.