Cadetship opportunity at ABC News

11 September 2016

Written by: Deniz Uzgun

Applications for the ABC's Cadet Journalists Program are now open.

The ABC’s News Division is looking for journalism cadets for January 2017.

Successful applicants will receive a one-year contract and will be offered comprehensive training in radio, television and digital news, with a starting salary of about $53,000 a year.

The training also includes intensive workshops, mentoring and on-the-job training, as well as the chance to learn from some of Australia’s most outstanding journalists.

Eligible candidates will need to have initiative, well-developed research and writing skills and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Cadets who meet the standards required by the end of the cadetship year are likely to be offered a position in a regional newsroom.

Applications close on 2 October 2016.

For more information and to apply, click here.