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Walkley Young Indigenous Scholarship
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Indigenous journalist aged 30 years or under to develop their newsroom experience with two leading news providers. This twelve-week scholarship will be broken down into six weeks with Junkee Media and six weeks with 10 News First in Sydney. You’ll develop a broad understanding of newsroom and production processes and requirements, and as a member of the team you will be encouraged to share your ideas, skills and knowledge.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.walkleys.com/professional-development/scholarships-and-fellowships/young-indigenous-scholarship/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- Other
Study level:
- Short executive courses
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- SA
- QLD
- TAS
- VIC
- WA
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
A citizen or permanent resident of Australia;
Aged 30 years and under at the time of application;
Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
How to Apply
All applicants are required to submit the following material with their application:
1 x personal goals essay demonstrating your passion for journalism. Please include why you want to be a journalist, your story so far, your aspirations and why a career in the media is important to you;
1 x copy of a current CV (including details of a personal and a professional referee);
3 x examples of your best work.
In the application form, you will also be asked questions about why you are applying and what you hope to receive from this opportunity. You will be able to save your progress as you go along.
Further Information
Thanks to BHP the recipient will receive a stipend of $10,000 to cover living expenses for the duration of the scholarship. The recipient will receive support and guidance from an experienced journalist who will mentor them throughout their placement. Accommodation at the Tony Mundine Hostel is also available.
The successful applicant will have:
Essential
A demonstrated passion for journalism across broadcast and digital;
Excellent presentation, research and writing skills
The ability to spot a newsworthy yarn;
Experience in interviewing people in researching for stories;
Experience in pitching stories and ideas on presentation of stories;
The ability to be part of a collaborative, busy environment;
Written and spoken proficiency in English;
The ability to work to deadline;
A positive, willing and adaptable approach to the role at all times.
Desirable
Work experience or contribution to wider community projects will be viewed favourably.