The American Copy Editors Society have been kind enough to compile this fantastic booklet of editing guidelines. It has been contributed to by a huge amount of American newspapers, and aims to be a guide to the kinds of skills needed to work in a newsroom.
It’s rather hard to read online, but if you want a comprehensive reference this is it.

Are you an eagle-eyed current affairs junkie, looking for ways to nurture
your news addiction?

Excellent! SYN is recruiting newsreaders to prepare and present on-air
bulletins for 2007. Anyone under the age of 26 is welcome to apply;
training in the preparation and presentation of bulletins will be
provided.

Newsreading not only provides invaluable radio journalism experience; it
can also act as a stepping stone for current affairs reporting and
producing.

All interested parties should email the News Director, Thilini Thomas, at
news@syn.org.au.

There is so much information out there on the net sometimes it’s hard to find what you’re actually looking for. One of the best places to head for advice and tips on almost any kind of writing from academic to resumes is OWL – The Purdue Online Writing Lab. It’s easy to navigate, has loads of information and is a great starting point.

Writing news or current affairs? Every journalist should be made to study this page for an hour a day before putting their fingers to the keyboard. It’s a list of expressions so over-used and over-tired that they ought to be banned for life.
Cliches presented as news are on my list of top five writing hates.

Technical writers are worth their weight in gold. If you can explain engineer-speak or computer-speak in a language the rest of us can understand, you are in high demand. I recently came accross this online resource by Ronald B. Standler, which is a good starting place for basic tips and advice on how to write well in a technical marketplace if this is an area you are interested in. Take a look!

EXPERIENCED PROOF READER

Part Time experienced Proof Reader needed by a Publisher in Prahran. Must have great attention to detail. Need to be hardworking.
Pay, $16.00 p/h (on commencement) / neg on experience.
Close to Train station Prahran
Immediate Start.
Various shifts available -
Tuesday ‘ 4pm ‘ 6pm
Friday ‘ 2.30pm ‘ 4.30pm
Saturday ‘ 12pm ‘ 3.30pm
E-mail your resume to – sales@biznews.com.au
sales@biznews.com.au

Baird Publications, one of the world’s leading marine/maritime publishers, requires an enthusiastic graduate journalist with print and online experience.
Based at Baird’s Melbourne head office, the successful applicant will commence as a sub-editor/feature writer compiling three global trade magazines and an extensive online maritime news service.
While not essential, an interest in matters maritime would be useful.
Written applications only.
The Editor-in-Chief
Baird Publications Pty Ltd
135 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 2006
email: admin@baird.com.au

Journalist / Editor

Leading Melbourne based publisher Blitz Publications is seeking an enthusiastic, Journalist/Editor with a passion for triathlon, to work on Triathlon & Multi Sport Magazine.
The successful applicant will be able to write interesting copy, have outstanding editing and proof reading skills, be able to work autonomously and in a team, possess strong organisational skills, and an ability to work to deadline.
All levels of experience will be considered. An interest in triathlon is a must.
Forward resumes to:
The Managing Editor
Blitz Publications
Email: megan@blitzmag.com.au …

SYN FM
Panorama
SYN FM’s news and current affairs program Panorama is looking for enthusiastic young people who are interested in what’s going on in the world to join its 2007 programming team.
SYN, or Student Youth Network, is a print, TV, radio and online media organisation run by the youth of Melbourne for the youth of Melbourne.
Panorama is a one-hour-long radio show that airs daily and provides young people with an independent, alternative and accessible source of information.
Our aim is to make the latest news in politics, science, education, health, technology, business …

Marketing & Publicity Intern
Victorian Writers’ Centre
Position:
Area – Marketing / Publicity
Part-time – 8-12 hours for between 13 and 26 weeks (negotiable)
Responsible to – Program Manager, Events Coordinator and VWC Co-editors
Commences ‘ February / March 2007 (negotiable)
Duties:
Assisting in Event publicity
Event promotion through Television, Radio, Print and Internet media
Email bulletins
Leaflet/Posters
Assisting Event Coordinator and Program Manager in
Further development of Marketing Program, e.g. expanding markets, market research
Assisting VWC Co-editors in canvassing advertising for the Victorian Writer newsletter
Criteria:
Essential
Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to show initiative
Good research skills
Time management skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Able to communicate …

Graphic Designer

www.changelings.com.au
The weird folk at changelings are searching right now
For a fine graphic designer that will make them say “wow!”
We’ve frittered by day and skittered by night
Searching for some-one whose perfectly right
With the heart of a lion and grace of a dove
And fine graphic talents the whole world will love
We’re putting together a magical book
So go to our web site and take a quick look
You’ll need to know In-Design and Photoshop too
The vision and magic we’ll leave up to you
So contact our patron – his details below
We promise you now …

Express Media is looking for new members for the Editorial Committee of Voiceworks magazine. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable and comprehensive editing and publishing experience in a collaborative environment.
Full details – including the position description, selection criteria and how to apply are on the website at http://www.expressmedia.org.au/events.php?content_id=283
Applications close on Friday, 16 February.

Alan Marshall Short Story Award 2007
Entries close: 4pm Friday 23 February 2007
Nillumbik Shire Council invites writers from across Australia to enter this annual short story competition held in memory of the great writer and former resident of Eltham, Alan Marshall.
There are three prizes up for grabs.
‘ $2,000 Open Section Award for a short story of fiction up to 2,500 words. Open to any Australian writer.
‘ $1,000 Local Writers’ Award for writers who live, work or study in the Shire of Nillumbik for a short story of fiction up to 2,500 …

Future Classics:
2007 Radio Script Competition
1 January – 30 March 2007
We are seeking submissions of half-hour, self-contained radio plays that are original, appeal to a general audience, and can satisfy both a live audience and a radio audience.”
Submissions are now being accepted until 5pm on 30 March 2007 by post or email.
Full details can be obtained by downloading the PDF files in the “Quick Links” box on the right, with frequently answered questions below, for further information.
Two scripts will be chosen to be produced, performed, recorded and potentially broadcast to …

“Creative Opportunity: Interface wants your microfiction, art, photography,
comics, puzzles…
With our fantastic young thinkers jazzed up and writing away, Vibewire’s
Interface team is now looking for creative content to deck its pages.

Open to young creative types aged 16 ‘ 30, we want your microfiction (500
words); poetry; visual art; photography; puzzles; and multimedia work where
words, images and ideas meet. Contributions should support or challenge the
ideas presented in our essays, directly linking into the themes.

With funding from the Foundation of Young Australians, UNESCO and the Department
of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; and an …

Eastern Football League Volunteer Media Team positions
“The EFL media team is a dedicated group of volunteers that help each weekend produce the leagues radio, TV, football record and website coverage. The EFL
media team gives volunteers an opportunity to experience different areas of the media, and gives them hands on experience, which is advantageous for those
hoping to forge a career in this area. The team also has a number of people that just simply love EFL football, and enjoy being part of the team that
covers the EFL each week.
If you are …