Hawkesbury Newspapers, part of Fairfax Media, are seeking a cadet sports journalist to join their team in Richmond, on the outskirts of Sydney.

The position involves weekly production of an 8-page sports section in the Hawkesbury Gazette and a 2-page sports section in the Hawkesbury Courier. The position involves some weekend work.

Applicants must have a tertiary-level journalism qualification, extensive sports knowledge, strong writing skills and the ability to source stories.

Familiarity with or residence in the Hawkesbury region would be an advantage.

To view the complete job advertisement and for application information, click here.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2011.