JOURNALIST

JOURNALIST - PRINT AND ONLINE

2 days per week (12 hours pw) some flexibility and potentially work-from-home hours available.

Permanent part-time position paying a salary + super.

Echo Publications has two well-regarded free news publications serving the Northern Rivers: the Byron Shire Echo (a well-established and popular free weekly community newspaper), and a daily news website (echo.net.au).

We are seeking a trained experienced journalist to join our small and dedicated editorial team, to work from our Mullumbimby office with potential to work from home. We are looking for someone who is in sync with The Echo ethos and prepared to work hard (for relatively low pay!) to keep the local community served with vital factual information. An existing network of Northern Rivers contacts would be an advantage.

Key requirements:

- An interest in and knowledge of Northern Rivers issues and politics

- Proven technical ability to post photos and stories online

- Proven skill in research and writing as a journalist

- Strong organisation and time management

- Resident of the local area

- Must own a vehicle and maintain a current driver's licence.

Start date: Immediate

To apply for this role please email a cover letter and resume to *****@echo.net.au. For any questions call 6684 1777