Sydney-based associate editor role, with substantial WFH/flexibility

Industrial relations news service Workplace Express is seeking a journalist with substantial experience to join the leadership of our small editorial team in Sydney.

The permanent full-time job involves supervising other journalists and subbing their work, alongside sourcing and reporting news for our real-time publication,

After an initial induction and settling-in period, the role has scope to be performed to a substantial degree from home.

The successful candidate will require strong journalism and reporting skills, an ability to produce clean, accurate copy to deadlines and at least a decade of experience.

Knowledge of industrial relations, economics, politics and parliamentary and legal systems would be a distinct advantage, as would a background in court reporting.

The position provides the opportunity to report on a key area of economic and social importance and to work as part of a focused team.

Starting pay range $120K to $145K.

About Workplace Express

Workplace Express, established 25 years ago, is Australia's leading source of industrial relations news.

It is a subscription-based service for specialist practitioners in IR, HR and employment law.

Subscribers expect coverage of the broad sweep of industrial relations news, including court and tribunal decisions, legislative developments, industrial disputes, bargaining trends and wage movements.

Workplace Express is part of the Specialist News stable, which also includes OHS Alert, Shortlist and HR Daily.

Essential

Extensive experience in journalism and reporting

Willingness to start early in the morning on some days (remotely)

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Ability to sub-edit to a high standard

Ability to supervise others

Ability to work with limited supervision

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to write crisp, clean copy requiring minimal editing

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Ability to make and maintain contacts

Ability to understand legal documents

Interest in industrial relations reporting

Understanding of Australian political and legal systems

Desirable

Knowledge of industrial relations, economics, politics and the law

Experience in court reporting

Experience in electronic publishing and content management systems

Applications for the position are required by 5pm on Friday, August 2.

Candidates should send a covering letter by email directly to Workplace Express editor David Vincent at [email protected].

The application should address the essential and desirable criteria (above) and the candidate's skills, experience and aptitude for the job.

Candidates should also attach a resume, plus at least three recent examples of published editorial work.

Incomplete applications, including those uploaded to the Seek website, will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion of the position, call David on 02 9267 3800 during business hours.