Sky News Australia - For Students [Rookie Journalist Award]

For Students

Rookie Journalist Award

The SKY NEWS Rookie Journalist Award is designed to recognise and nuture Australia's young aspiring journalists.

Students
This is your opportunity to experience life as a Television News Journalist! Sky News Australia is giving you the chance to test your skills on a work-experience venture that will take you behind the scenes and put you to work with the Sky News team.

Award Levels

Junior Secondary (13-15 yrs)

Senior Secondary (16-18 yrs)

Tertiary Level (19- 23yrs)

Eligibility
To enter, students must be enrolled in and attending an Australian school or Tertiary institution.

Guidelines

Complete the SKY NEWS Rookie Award Application Form.

Write a Press Release about an incident or event in your school, university or local region. Shoot 3-5 images to support your report.

Your Press Release should be between 200 and 300 words and presented in size 12 Arial font.

Your images should be digital and sent in jpeg format no larger than 100mb per image.

Email your Application Form, Press Release and images to education@skynews.com.au. Note: For security, please include your story and /or photo images in the body of your email.

Notification
You will receive an acknowledgement email from SKY NEWS Australia within 5 days of receipt of your Application and Report. Your work will be assessed according to the Guideline criteria and you will be notified within 10 days as to whether you have been successful.

Note to Teachers
SKY NEWS Rookie Journalist Award gives your students the opportunity to develop and test their skills in the dynamic and competitive industry of Television News and Current Affairs. Guidance and support will be extended to each student who submits a story. Students will be assessed at their personal learning level in accordance with Australian Curriculum Standards.

Application Form