Gippsland Regional Reporter — Digital Storyteller

News Corp

Moe

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

News Corp is seeking mid to senior reporters for Gippsland, based in Morwell, Traralgon or Moe. You will drive ideas, cover crime, courts, government, development, education and business, and connect with the local community to deliver accurate, engaging copy.

You will lead digital storytelling, use data to find trends, and employ social media to grow readership and subscriptions across our regional brands.

Qualifications

Mid - Senior reporters with previous writing and newsroom experience.
Ideally have a local community network and be prepared to live in a regional centre.
Excellent interviewing skills and a natural curiosity.
Attention to detail with strong spelling and grammar.
SEO and social media experience is an advantage.
Passionate about advocating for the local community.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop stories across crime, court, local government, development, education, human interest, sport and business relevant to Gippsland communities.
Produce engaging, accurate and clean copy.
Build genuine connections across the community.
Lead and inspire digital content through high-quality story development.
Harness digital storytelling tools to drive engagement (interactive, video, graphics).
Use data analytics to spot trends and track online performance.
Leverage social media to promote stories, grow subscriptions and drive traffic.