The Anne Kantor Fellowship

• Full-time one-year fixed term
• Located in Canberra
• Develop your communications career and contribute to the Australia Institute’s ongoing research program

About the opportunity

The Australia Institute is Australia’s leading independent think-tank. We produce high-quality, timely research designed to have impact across a broad range of economic, social, accountability and environmental issues.

Our aim is to provide our Fellows with a unique experience that provides on-the-job training to help equip and encourage new voices in Australia’s future policy and democratic debates. Fellows will develop a broad understanding of how research and advocacy work and learn how to turn ideas into impact.

To be eligible, you must satisfy the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., journalism, marketing, politics etc);
• A good writer and fast learner;
• A skilled communicator; and
• A team player who enjoys working with a high-performing team to get results and create impact.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will learn to draft and edit copy for media releases, social media and video scripts; pitch research and story ideas to journalists; film video content and record podcasts; edit videos and design content for the Institute’s social media channels including Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

About you

We are looking for people who have an interest in media, journalism, communications and politics and who are keen to make an impact on big issues such as inequality, climate change and accountability.

The ideal person will have:

• Good communication skills,
• An understanding of social media environments, writing styles and persuasive communication,
• Initiative and the ability to solve problems,
• The ability to work as an effective team member and thrive in a dynamic work environment, and
• The ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.

About us

Our work is designed to influence and persuade policymakers and politicians and to shift the public debate. We are fiercely non-partisan, but we don’t shy away from engaging in debates on ideas. We believe in democracy, and our work is aimed at a better, more informed democratic debate.

Further information about the Anne Kantor Fellowship can be found at annekantorfellowship.org.au.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in Australia’s leading independent think-tank
• Competitive leave provisions: Annual Leave, Cultural Leave, Gifted Leave over Christmas/New Year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to supporting professional development
• Relocation allowance for interstate applicants moving to Canberra

next steps

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

For further questions or information regarding this opportunity, please email your request to [email protected],using the subject line: Communications & Media Fellow enquiry via EthicalJobs, and we will get back to you.