COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER GUEST EDITOR & PRODUCER: Part-Time/Casual, Samford-Based
Are you passionate about the Samford community? Do you love storytelling, local news, and bringing people together through print? Samford Progress, your local not for profit community association, is seeking a dedicated and skilled person to assist the current Village Pump Editor as guest Editor, to help create our fortnightly community newspaper.
About the Role
This is a part time/casual, work from home position, perfect for someone who thrives working independently and enjoys a varied creative workload. The role includes:
• Editing, writing, and producing the newspaper as required.
• Coordinating local stories, contributors, and community content.
• Supporting advertisers – bookings, graphic design referral.
• Designing and producing the publication using Adobe InDesign.
• Managing tight deadlines—including working every second weekend as required to meet print schedules.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Local to the Samford area and deeply connected to our community.
• Passionate about local stories and strengthening community spirit.
• Highly skilled in writing, editing and communication.
• Proficient and confident using Adobe InDesign.
• Comfortable working independently, efficiently, and to tight deadlines.
• Organised, reliable, and excited about championing a much loved community publication.
Why join us?
• Play an essential role in shaping and celebrating local life.
• Flexible work from home arrangement.
• Supportive, community minded NFP environment.
• A meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in Samford.
Interested?
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
secretary@samfordprogress.org.au