About the job
The Australian Financial Review is on the lookout for a dynamic Education Correspondent dedicated to shaping the national discourse surrounding the Australian education landscape. This pivotal role involves holding educational institutions accountable across secondary and tertiary sectors, spotlighting key developments among major providers, and crafting engaging narratives on emerging trends and policy shifts within education.
Your base can be in either Sydney or Canberra, offering flexibility in your work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Break important news stories and originate unique ideas that will guide the national dialogue on education.
- Address a wide array of topics across all levels of the Australian education system, including schools, universities, and vocational training.
- Cultivate and enhance a strong network of credible contacts to ensure your reporting is insightful and ahead of the curve.
- Deliver precise, balanced, and timely reports and analyses that adhere to the high standards of the AFR style.
- Collaborate with editors and fellow journalists to design thorough coverage plans and innovative projects.
- Oversee the visual aspects of your stories by commissioning impactful photography and graphics.
- Meet stringent digital deadlines to maintain a steady stream of top-quality content for our audience.

