Gain worthwhile experience working in a fast-pace, professional environment with a suburban newspaper in Perth, Western Australia.
If you have just finished your journalism degree or are seeking further experience in this area, then a work experience placement such as this could be just the thing you're looking for. This type of programme is a great way of enhancing your CV or résumé and making you stand out from the crowd in this increasingly competitive world.
You’ll undertake a number of tasks and generally be asked to help out in a number of areas, thus giving your placement wide variety and hopefully you can learn a great deal from the placement. You’ll work in a variety of roles at the newspaper depending on your ability as a journalist and you will be assigned various different tasks and jobs to undertake.
Here is a breakdown of the job roles that you may be assigned: planning, preparing, investigating and writing, plus anything else that may be required at the time that you’re there. For example, at times you may be expected to take your own photos (if you’re good enough with a camera) or plan your own arrangements to do a story, including arranging your own transport to get to the story.
The newspaper covers a broad range of subjects, from business, sport, news and local stories to many of the other features that can be found in most newspapers. It is unlikely that you will focus in just one specific area but a bit of everything.
Requirements
You should have some experience and/or a degree in Journalism. You must be driven and able to work with/ and on anything that comes along. Because of the size of the newspaper this is a great opportunity for people who are serious about journalism, because you’ll learn a lot!! This project is not suitable for people who are unable to think on their feet.
What to do next
Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!
If you’d like to apply for this project. Visit our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
It’s as easy as that.