Energy and Environment Editor

The Conversation AU/NZ

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Full Time

Compensation: $110,000 Annually negotiable

Role: Energy and Environment Editor

Reports to: COS/Editor in Chief

Salary range: $110,000 negotiable

Purpose of the Role:

The Energy and Environment Editor is a senior journalist who leads The Conversation’s coverage of the environment, climate change and the energy sector. This role reports directly to the Chief of Staff.

The Conversation’s unique publishing model pairs professional editors with academics to better inform public discourse. Senior editors for The Conversation are experienced journalists who are responsible for working with academics to find out about the latest research and help translate their ideas into plain language to share with a wide audience.

The primary responsibility of the Energy and Environment Editor is to lead our coverage of climate, the environment and the energy sector by commissioning, editing and publishing text-based articles, as well as related content drawing on digital storytelling approaches using graphs, multimedia and data visualisation.

The Energy and Environment Editor needs to be a voracious reader who is well informed about developments and trends in the field. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team. It is also essential to be a creative and competitive journalist bursting with ideas and the ability to implement them.

The Conversation is a trusted journalism brand, and its senior editors need to protect its hard won credibility. They must be thoughtful, calm, methodical and rigorous and possess a deep commitment to professional impartiality and high ethical standards.

The Conversation values all forms of diversity. We encourage applicants to share information about what makes them unique and the ways in which they can bring something different to the team.

Key Selection Criteria:

Deep knowledge and understanding of key environmental issues, climate policy and science, and the energy sector

Experience in reporting on climate and environment policy

Creativity and the ability to generate compelling ideas

Strong networks, people skills and diplomacy

Highly developed research and analytical skills

Polished presentation

Care and attention to detail

Please send us a copy of your CV and answers of no more than 200 words each to these four questions to by COB Wednesday 22 October (no cover letter required)

1. Tell us about your career and professional accomplishments.

2. Why have you applied for this role and why would you be a good fit for this position?

3. Tell us a little about yourself and the key factors that make you who you are. We particularly value all kinds of diversity and would like to hear anything about your background or experience that would enable you to bring something unique to our team.

4. Do you have the right to work in Australia?