SBS launches 2025 SBS Journalism Cadetship, applications now open
The 2025 SBS Journalism Cadetship – an SBS program developed to cultivate the experience and skills of journalism graduates – is now open for applications.
The announcement:
SBS is today announcing the launch of the 2025 SBS Journalism Cadetship, a 12-month program designed to develop the skills and experience of journalism graduates and prepare them for exciting and rewarding careers in the profession. From 2025 onwards, the Cadetship will be dedicated to the memory of late SBS News journalist, Bridget Munro.
The SBS Journalism Cadetship offers journalism graduates a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. Throughout the year, cadets will gain hands-on experience in SBS’s cross-platform newsroom in Sydney, as well as placements in Melbourne and Canberra. Cadets will work across a variety of SBS programs including Dateline, Insight, NITV News and current affairs, and SBS multilingual programs, ensuring a comprehensive development experience.
The program acknowledges the best and brightest journalism graduates, giving them an opportunity to kickstart and develop their careers at Australia’s most trusted news organisation. Cadets will benefit from the coaching and mentorship of a team of experienced journalists.
In 2025, SBS will offer three cadetship positions, including one identified placement for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate, culturally and financially supported by NITV (National Indigenous Television).
All successful cadets participate in the same program of training and work experience.
SBS director of news and current affairs, Mandi Wicks, said: “We are honoured to dedicate the SBS News and Current Affairs Cadetship to our late colleague and friend, Bridget Munro. Her passion for journalism and mentorship was infectious and has left an indelible mark on SBS. We aim to continue Bridget’s legacy through this program.”
The SBS Journalism Cadetship is open to recent journalism graduates who are passionate about pursuing a career in news and current affairs. Interested candidates can apply through the SBS Careers website at: https://careers.sbs.com.au/job-details/query/2025-sbs-journalism-cadetship/in/australia-nsw/9362529/.
Aspiring journalists who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander may apply for the News and Current Affairs Cadetship, as well as the Indigenous Cadetship position here: https://careers.sbs.com.au/job-details/query/2025-sbs-indigenous-journalism-cadetship/in/australia-nsw/9362528/.
Applications for the SBS Journalism Cadetship are open until 6 September.
Applications for the SBS Indigenous Journalism Cadetship are open until 30 September, with the possibility of extension.
All Cadetships will commence in February 2025.
Source: SBS
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