Copywriter
A Journalist researches, writes, and reports news and current affairs content for print, digital, broadcast, or online media in Australia. Journalists work across news, feature, investigative, and specialist reporting roles.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Contracting in traditional media; growth in digital, content marketing, and specialist journalism.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Research, investigate, and report news stories and features
- Conduct interviews with sources, politicians, and subject matter experts
- Write and file copy to deadlines in appropriate style and length
- Fact-check information and adhere to journalistic ethics standards
Skills required
- News writing and feature journalism
- Investigative research and interview techniques
- Media law, defamation, and ethical journalism
- Digital media and social media reporting
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in journalism or communications is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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