Junior Multimedia Journalist

The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) exists to serve the People in the city of Sydney, including the Eastern suburbs and South-Western suburbs and the lower North-Shore. The Archdiocese is divided into nine Deaneries each consisting of a number of parishes. In total, there are 135 Parishes in the Archdiocese.

As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.

Why work for the Archdiocese?

As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work and family and personal life. We try to provide accommodating work options across our organisation that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To enhance this commitment, we provide paid study leave to our employees and ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year’s is available to our employees.

About the Role

This position will act as a junior multimedia journalist on The Catholic Weekly, Australia’s second oldest publication still in print. The successful candidate will be expected to produce original and engaging content to promote and document Catholic life within the Archdiocese of Sydney.

The Junior Multimedia Journalist will work closely with the Senior Multimedia Journalist and report to the Editor, identifying stories that focus on the good work of the Church and its agencies including, but not limited to education, welfare, social justice, and health care.

Skills and Experience

The preferred candidate will meet the following selection criteria:

1 – 5 years’ experience working in a community or regional newspaper or news website or in a similar role with multi-media experience.
A good working knowledge of the Catholic Church, its agencies and current issues pertaining to it.
Tertiary qualifications essential, journalism, media or communications preferred.
Proficiency and a demonstrable history in the use of social media, including WordPress to maintain a website and Facebook presence.
Good basic all-round experience in video and ability to package up stories in a multi-media execution to ensure best user experience.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

What will you get?

Opportunities to build your career within a large for-purpose organisation.
Archdiocesan-supported training and skills improvement
Be part of a team that cares for vulnerable members of your community.
Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay.