Senior Journalist

What's the role?

Are you a motivated reporter with a talent for finding and telling compelling stories that set the city’s agenda? Here’s how you could join Australia’s most influential media organisation.

The Advertiser has a proud heritage of covering the news that matters to readers and is looking for an agile reporter to continue that tradition in a fast-paced, digitally focused environment.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual who is not afraid to ask questions, has the ability to build a rapport with a wide range of people, and can deliver engaging, high-quality content that matters to readers.

The best candidate will be confident and skilled in news gathering, have a solid grasp of social media, and have a natural curiosity about the community.

This is a prime opportunity for a keen reporter to take their career to the next level in a company that can provide an exciting career path and values people willing to move so they can grow professionally.

What’s the role?

• Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience

• Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readers

• Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment to cover breaking stories without compromising on quality or accuracy

• Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth

• Demonstrate initiative to search for stories that are not already breaking and identify unique angles that drive conversation and move the issue forward

• Generate your own ideas for engaging digital content

• Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics)

Who are you?

• Strong news judgment and interview skills

• Has experience in digital storytelling

• Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector

• Self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management

• Understands social media, SEO, digital data 

• Ability to project plan and anticipate visual and online needs

• Strong motivation, a collaborative work ethic, and the ability to meet deadlines

• Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport, and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from News Corp’s digital and print products – more than any other media group in Australia.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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