Journalist

MyCity Media owns and operates MyCity Logan - a community-focused newspaper based in Logan, Queensland, dedicated to providing local news, insights, and stories that matter most to our readers.

It also owns a suite of Suburban Life magazines, a hyperlocal voice for communities in Southeast Queensland. 

As the leading news outlet in the region, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, engaging journalism that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Logan.

We are looking for a passionate and driven journalist to join our dynamic editorial team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in a fast-paced virtual newsroom environment while contributing to the heart of local news coverage.

The position is full-time, and would potentially suit either:

• A recent graduate who wants to fast-track their career, 
• A mature cadet looking to embrace journalism, or 
• A journalist with some experience who would like to take on higher responsibility in a growing newsroom.

The right candidate will work directly with the editor and writers to maximise audience in a city of 400,000 people. You will be expected to be rich in ideas, and hungry to grow alongside our business.

You will need the following:

• Excellent English skills.
• A passion for journalism and storytelling.
• An inquisitive mind.
• Energy to burn.
• An ability to write engaging copy to ensure stories connect with our local audience.
• An understanding of all social media platforms, how to file and schedule stories, and how to follow and understand analytics.
• An understanding of digital audiences, and best-practice communication via digital channels.
• Photographic skills.
• Ideally, you will be able to write headlines for stories, particularly those hosted on our website.
• Ideally, you will have design skills, or be willing to learn.
• An ability to identify news angles in media releases and other related content.
• You will be able to engage with fellow workers in Slack.
• You will be expected to research and have a basic understanding of the logistics, geography, issues and people of the City of Logan.
• You will be provided guidance from experienced journalists, and will be given access to quality training.

This is a remote working position, although the right candidate will be required to have a hands-on, face-to-face connection with the communities of Logan and surrounding regions.

To gain an understanding of our news organisation, go to mycitylogan.com.au and click on “digital editions” in the navigation bar.

To apply or to ask questions, send your CV and brief cover note to MyCity Media publisher Simon Holt: simon@mycitylogan.com.au.

• Applications close December 17.