CoStar News Australia Journalist -NSW & QLD

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Domain is seeking a mid-senior journalist to cover NSW and Queensland markets for CoStar News Australia, delivering data-driven reporting on the commercial property sector. You will leverage CoStar datasets to uncover market trends and provide local insights that empower industry professionals to make informed decisions.

The role requires breaking major news while also analyzing market trends, integrating research into compelling narratives, and working with a newsroom to meet global brand

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a news journalist with a focus on business/economics or property.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and its impact on the commercial real estate market.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into engaging narratives.
• Exceptional networking skills with the ability to source breaking news independently.
• Proficiency in digital-first journalism, including SEO best practices and social media engagement.
• Practical knowledge of data visualisation tools and CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Market Coverage: Report daily on commercial property activities in NSW and Queensland.
• Data-Driven Storytelling: Integrate CoStar data and analytics into news stories with visual context.
• Breaking News: Identify and report major transactions and industry moves quickly.
• Trends and Insights: Analyse sector trends and broader economic shifts.
• Industry Networking: Build and maintain a network of key contacts for exclusive leads.
• Editorial Collaboration: Work within a high-performance newsroom and align with global brand standards.

Skills

Data journalism

Networking

Digital-first journalism

Data visualization

Economic analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Journalism

Degree in Communications

Degree in Economics

Tools

CMS platforms

Data visualization tools

Job description

This is a CoStar News Australia Journalist -NSW & QLD role with Domain based in Sydney, NSW, AU

Domain

Role Seniority

mid level, senior

More about the CoStar News Australia Journalist -NSW & QLD role at Domain

CoStar News Australia Journalist -NSW & QLD

Job Description

Job Summary

As a CoStar News Australia Journalist covering the NSW and Queensland markets, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact, data-driven reporting on the commercial real estate sector. You will utilise CoStar's proprietary datasets to uncover market trends and provide local insights that empower industry professionals to make informed decisions. This role requires a journalist who can break major news while also providing analysis into the market trends driving the commercial property landscape. By integrating the CoStar Research + News engine into your storytelling, you will ensure our audience receives the most accurate and timely market intelligence across the commercial property market in NSW and Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Market Coverage: Report daily on commercial property activities in NSW and Queensland, including office, retail, and industrial sectors.
• Data-Driven Storytelling: Integrate CoStar proprietary data and analytics into news stories to provide unique market context and visualisations.
• Breaking News: Proactively identify and report on breaking news, major transactions, and significant industry moves before the competition.
• Trends and Insights: Analyse sector trends and produce insightful features that explore the broader economic shifts and trends affecting commercial real estate.
• Industry Networking: Build and maintain an extensive network of key industry contacts, including agents, developers, and investors, to secure exclusive leads.
• Editorial Collaboration: Work within a high-performance newsroom environment, contributing to content roadmaps and ensuring all output meets global brand standards.

About You

• Proven experience as a news journalist with a focus on business, economics, or property.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and its impact on the commercial real estate market.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into engaging narratives.
• Exceptional networking skills with the ability to source breaking news independently.
• Proficiency in digital-first journalism, including SEO best practices and social media engagement.
• Practical knowledge of data visualisation tools and CMS platforms.

Education/Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Degree in Journalism, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
• Specialised training or proficiency in:

Data Journalism, Financial Reporting, Economic Analysis, CMS platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Market coverage
• Data-driven storytelling
• Breaking news

Key Strengths

• Data journalism
• Networking
• Digital-first journalism
• Data visualisation tools
• Economic analysis
• Financial reporting

About Domain (part Of The CoStar Group)

Domain is a leading property technology and services marketplace that is home to one of the largest portfolios of property brands in Australia, including the Domain, Allhomes and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) platforms. In 2025, Domain became part of CoStar Group - a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces and 3D digital twin technology. We are dedicated to digitising the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans and non-binary people).

We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at [e-mail] or leave a message on 1300 858 356 and we will get back to you.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Domain team will be there to support your growth.

Why Domain is partnering with Hatch on this role.

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Domain not with Hatch.