Fairfax Media is looking for a full-time cadet sports journalist to be based in its Richmond office in NSW.

The position involves putting out a weekly eight-page sports section in the Gazette and two-page section in the Courier and would suit someone with a passion for sports writing.

Tertiary journalism qualifications, extensive sports knowledge, good story sourcing, writing skills, accuracy and good time management are all prerequisites.

The position is a great entry-level opportunity for journalism graduates.

Please email Fairfax Media at editor.hawkgazette@ruralpress.com if you are interested, and provide both a written application and personal resume by no later than Monday, March 19, 2012.

The position does involve weekend work.