Independent Journalist Members
Public Members
Location: Australia
The Australian Press Council is responsible for promoting high standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest and freedom of expression through the media. It also sets standards and responds to complaints about material in Australian newspapers and magazines, as well as a growing number of online-only publications.
The Australian Press Council is now seeking expressions of interest across a number of key member appointments who will support the Council in achieving these aims, who bring a diversity of thought and an appreciation of contemporary social issues and community expectations.
Public and Independent Journalist Members
The Public Members and Independent Journalist Members will form part of the Australian Press Council’s Committee Members in having general responsibility for management of the affairs of the Australian Press Council. You will also contribute to the complaints handling process and sit on the Council’s Adjudication Panel.
- Public Members come from a wide range of backgrounds across Australia but are required to have not had recent or significant connections to the media industry.
- Independent Journalist Members comprise persons across Australia who have appropriate journalistic qualifications and experience, including former editors, however you must not be currently employed by a media organisation.
For more information on the roles and a confidential discussion, please email APCMembers@walkerexecutivesearch.com
