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Mashable seeks tech reporter in Australia

Mashable Australia is on the hunt for an experienced journalist with a tech focus for Down Under. Working alongside the Editor, you will be responsible for sourcing Australian technology news stories, talking to local startup founders, attending launch events and keeping ahead of the trends.

Day to day your duties will be varied, with the need to step in to assist in editing and publishing stories when necessary due to international demand. To succeed in this role you will be a CMS gun, obsessed with breaking news, enjoy working in a super-speed environment and have a few years experience in online editorial.

Mashable Australia launched in July, 2014 and is currently located at a co-share space in Bondi Beach (this may change). This is the second position for this location and you will be working directly with the Australian Editor. The ability to be flexible as we grow locally is a must for this position. The role will require you to work Sunday – Thursday, as to complete our 24/7 global news cycle.

Must Haves

  • Based in Sydney, Australia
  • 2-3 years of editorial experience in a fast-paced newsroom
  • Sub-editing experience
  • Strong grasp of grammar and AP Style
  • The ability to write clean copy in tone and nail headlines
  • Familiarity with WordPress (HTML) and social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook etc.
  • Broad knowledge of Australian and global news events and technology
  • Willing to be flexible and work autonomously
  • Obsession with the details
  • Ability to work to minute-by-minute deadlines
  • Willingness to wake up at 2am if breaking news happens

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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