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Sydney Morning Herald launches applications for 2027 trainee journalists
Applications close just before midnight on 18 October, with traineeships starting in February 2027.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Sydney Morning Herald announced on 30 September that it is accepting applications for its 12‑month 2027 trainee journalists program. The newspaper, Australia’s oldest continuously published daily, said the deadline is just before midnight on Sunday 18 October, and the traineeships will commence in February 2027.
Jordan Baker, the Herald’s editor, highlighted the paper’s history of training notable journalists such as Peter Hartcher, Ross Gittins and Jacqueline Maley, and noted recent graduates like Natassia Chrysanthos and Anthony Segaert. Executive editor Luke McIlveen added that the program is highly competitive and aims to bring “the best and brightest aspiring young journalists” into the newsroom.
Key facts
- The Sydney Morning Herald opened applications for its 2027 trainee program on 30 September 2026. (smh.com.au)
- Applications close just before midnight on 18 October 2026. (smh.com.au)
- The 12‑month traineeships will begin in February 2027. (smh.com.au)
- Jordan Baker and Luke McIlveen are quoted about the program’s legacy and competitiveness. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Journalism career opportunities: The Sydney Morning Herald opens applications for 2027 trainee program”
