Junior Multimedia Journalist, The Catholic Weekly

Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney – Leichhardt NSW

An exciting opportunity for an emerging journalist to create original Catholic news and multimedia content across print, digital and social platforms.

Pitch and produce original news, features and multimedia content for The Catholic Weekly and Archdiocesan channels

Join a collaborative team, sharing stories of faith with diverse audiences

About Us

The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of more than 125 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies. As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics, the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.

As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.

Why work for the Archdiocese?

As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work, family and personal life. We seek to provide flexible and accommodating work options that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To enhance this commitment, we also provide a range of additional paid and unpaid leave options, professional development and study support, and extra paid time off between Christmas and Recent Year’s.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging journalist to join The Catholic Weekly and create original, engaging stories for the news service of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney across print and digital platforms.

Reporting to the Editor of The Catholic Weekly, you will write for diverse audiences consuming Catholic media, contribute to broader Archdiocesan communications and help tell timely, compelling stories of faith. You will bring curiosity, sound news judgement and a strong understanding of the Catholic Church in Sydney, Australia and worldwide.





Working closely with the Editor and colleagues from the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation, you will:

Pitch, research, interview, and write news, features and other editorial content for The Catholic Weekly in print and digital formats.

Provide original photography, video, audio and other multi-platform as required.

Contribute content to Archdiocesan media, Sydney Centre for Evangelisation projects, Eucharist28 and social media channels as required

Create innovative, newsworthy and well-executed content aligned with a Catholic world view, including contributing original story ideas

Establish and maintain relevant contacts within and outside the Church, and participate in news conferences and briefings

Work reliably to tight deadlines and respond rapidly to issues as they arise

Maximise content using digital analytics, data, SEO and promotional tools, while staying current with digital trends

Participate in planning meetings, retreat days and formation opportunities, and work constructively within agreed editorial guidelines

Assist with communications plans and projects, including the collaborative planning, preparation and delivery of Eucharist28

This is a full-time position and is currently based in Leichhardt, with the role relocating to Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD in the first quarter of 2027.

About You

You are an emerging journalist who can identify a strong story, write with clarity and accuracy, and tailor content for different audiences and platforms. You follow current affairs through a Catholic lens and combine initiative with the discipline to meet deadlines, accept feedback and work within editorial boundaries.

You will bring:

One to five years' experience with a Catholic, student, regional or community news outlet

A proven ability to write original,



accurate and compelling news content

Tertiary qualifications in journalism, media or communications, or equivalent professional experience

Strong knowledge of current issues facing the Catholic Church in Sydney and Australia, together with an understanding of the Church worldwide

The ability to build digital stories using a content management system such as WordPress and engage professionally through social media

Experience or demonstrated capability in multimedia publishing, including radio or podcasts and video

Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and time-management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines

A genuine commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation and Catholic social teaching

You are organised and attentive to detail, able to adapt to change and operate confidently within a complex organisation. You take responsibility for your performance, contribute as a team player and are receptive to feedback.

Above all, you bring energy, curiosity and a genuine desire to produce meaningful journalism that informs, engages and strengthens Catholic audiences.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Only candidates whose applications will be progressed will be contacted. The successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check.

The Archdiocese is wholly committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and adults at risk, and acknowledges its significant legal, moral and spiritual responsibility to create a safe and nurturing

environment for those children and adults at risk. The Archdiocese has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. You are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy.

Additionally, the Archdiocese is committed to continuous improvement to assess and address the risk of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains and to report annually on these actions in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement.

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📌 Junior Multimedia Journalist, The Catholic Weekly (New South Wales)
🏢 Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
📍 New South Wales