About the Role

The Copy Editor/Writer is responsible for sub editing the content, accuracy, layout and design of articles and documents within Federation’s style guide. The role will include researching and writing/re-writing articles for print and digital publications.

We currently have a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position available.

About You

To be considered for this position you will need to clearly demonstrate the following essential skills and experience: (Desired only if in italics)

• A tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Experience in content development, copy writing, copy/sub editing or professional proofing
• Knowledge of best practice content principles for print, web, social media and email marketing
• Excellent copywriting, sub editing and storytelling abilities across a range of mediums and platforms
• Excellent understanding of English, particularly grammar, spelling and syntax
• Excellent writing skills including high level professional writing and sub editing/proofreading skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including conducting interviews.
• Meticulous attention to detail, planning and organising skills and the ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Office 365, and a working knowledge of XML and/or HTML Proficiency using Adobe InCopy and publishing software, Office 365, project management software and other databases
• Experience working with magazine and print
• Proven ability to work flexibly within both the culture in a work team and the process by which tasks are accomplished
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise initiative and judgment
• Positive attitude to unionism
• Awareness of WHS policies and procedures

About Us

The New South Wales Teachers Federation is the registered trade union representing NSW public school teachers in pre-schools, infants, primary and secondary schools and TAFE Institutes. The NSW Teachers Federation looks after a multiplicity of issues on behalf of teachers. It also regards public education as a strong foundation for a sure future. Thus, it campaigns for betterments for all students who attend public schools so that they will receive a quality education.