(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Editor - Technology Job at The Conversation AU in Melbourne, Australia [1] [] Date: 2024-03 Posted 19 March, 2024 About the job Position Description Role title: Deputy Editor - Technology Reports to: Science and Technology Editor Other Key Relationships: Editor, COS, Deputy COS Salary: $70,000 + depending on experience Hours: Full time About The Conversation With headquarters in Melbourne, The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is the world's leading digital publisher of research-based news and analysis. Our model is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists. We produce easy-to-read articles based on proven expertise. It’s our mission to spread knowledge and inform decisions. The Role The Deputy Technology Editor is responsible for working with academics to find out about the latest thinking and research in technology. The Deputy Technology Editor will predominantly commission, edit and publish text-based articles, reporting to the Science and Technology Editor. The Deputy Technology Editor will need to be a voracious reader who is well informed about developments in their field and passionate about developing new ideas. This role is ideally suited to an early career journalist. The Conversation is a trusted journalism brand. Deputy editors need to protect its hard won credibility. They must be thoughtful, calm, methodical, rigorous and possess a deep commitment to professional impartiality and high ethical standards. Key responsibilities include: Responsibility 1 – Develop story ideas and commission and edit articles based on developments, trends and happenings in technology, reporting to the Science and Technology Editor Responsibility 2 - Respond to pitches from technology academics Responsibility 3 - Promote your content on social media and other channels Responsibility 4 - Represent The Conversation at events and promote the work of The Conversation to potential academic authors Experience and skills: Essential experience Journalism experience - either industry or study Essential qualities Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Ability to develop interesting and relatable story ideas An interest in technology and ability to keep up with the latest developments in the round Diplomacy and the ability to create and manage positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Courteous, kind and respectful Highly developed research and analytical skills Polished presentation Care and attention to detail Friendly and collegiate, in line with our newsroom culture Application Process: Applications should be sent to [email protected] Please include a copy of your CV and answers of no more than 200 words to each of these questions (no cover letter required). Tell us about your study, and any previous work experience or professional/academic accomplishments. Why are you applying for this role and why would you be a good fit for it? Tell us a little about you, your background and life experience, and the factors that make you who you are. We particularly value all kinds of diversity and would like to hear anything about you or your background that would enable you to bring something unique to the role and our team. Do you have the right to work in Australia? Please make sure all material that you submit is uploaded together in one document/attachment. Closing April 4, 2024. [END] --- [1] Url: https://jobs.theconversation.com/jobs/313017445-deputy-editor-technology-at-the-conversation-au?utm_source=theconversation.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=sidebar_job Published and (C) by The Conversation Content appears here under this condition or license: Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/theconversation/