Court Reporter

253 Nationwide News Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym (Sydney)

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Court Reporter to join Australia's largest media organisation. Based in our Surry Hills, Sydney office, you will deliver hard news and engaging features under tight deadlines for NewsWire, mastheads, and external clients.

You will bring proven court reporting experience, a track record of front-page stories, strong social-media awareness, and solid news-writing ethics. A driver’s licence and flexible hours are required; weekend work and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• History of court reporting for print and online.
• Proven track record of delivering front-page stories.
• Solid understanding of social media and its application to stories.
• Good grasp of news writing, journalistic ethics and media law.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and engaging news stories and features.
• Write both hard-hitting news and engaging features.
• Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Contribute to a multimedia newsroom serving mastheads across digital and print.
• Some weekend and intra-state travel may be required.

Skills

Court reporting

Front-page stories

Social media awareness

News writing

Time management

Flexibility

Driver's licence

Job description

What's the role?

An exciting opportunity for a Court Reporter to join Australia's largest media organisation. Work for News Corp’s NewsWire providing valuable content for all mastheads, news.com.au and the Australian as well as external clients. This is a fulltime, permanent position based out of our Surry Hills, Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities

• Create unique and engaging news stories and features
• Write both hard-hitting news and engaging features
• Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
• Contribute to a multimedia newsroom serving one of Australia’s largest mastheads across digital and print platforms
• Some weekend and intra-state travel may be required

Who are you?

• A history of court reporting for print and online
• Proven track record of delivering front page stories
• Display a good understanding of social media and its application to your stories
• A solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and media law
• High levels of personal organisation and time management
• Flexibility around working days and hours
• Must have personal driver's licence

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

• 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?

We are proud to be Australia's leading media company. For over a century, News Corp Australia has been an integral part of Australian life, delivering the news and information Australians rely on daily. Telling the stories that matter drives every piece of journalism, campaign, project, and innovation. With over 150 brands spanning news, sport, and lifestyle, we connect with 18 million Australians monthly - a testament to the trust we've built over generations. From text-based content to dynamic video, personalised apps, fantasy games, podcasts, and events, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our audiences. Our purpose inspires us, and our five values guide how we achieve it: MAKE A DIFFERENCE - We are driven to create a positive, measurable impact. BE PRINCIPLED - We uphold integrity, acting with honesty and purpose. GET IT DONE - We are accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes. PUSH BOUNDARIES - We are courageous, bold, and forward-thinking. WORK AS A TEAM - We are one team, with many voices and diverse strengths. We are committed to telling the stories that matter, delivering value across every medium, moment, and minute Australians choose to spend with us.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.