Hyperlocal NSW Reporter: Drive Local Impact & Growth

Dow Jones; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia is expanding its coverage with a Hyperlocal NSW Reporter in Wollongong, NSW. You will drive engaging digital content, advocate for the local community, and own story development from concept to publication.

The role focuses on building a strong local network, delivering accurate copy, and driving subscriptions while leveraging data analytics to understand audience trends. Hybrid work environment and opportunities across News Corp brands are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous writing and newsroom experience preferred.
• Experience covering courts, local and state government highly desirable.
• Ideally have a local community network and knowledge of the south coast of NSW.
• Strong interviewing skills and curiosity to uncover impactful stories.
• Attention to detail with excellent spelling and grammar; SEO and social media experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop stories relevant for local and wider NSW communities.
• Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy.
• Develop stories from concept to digital publication.
• Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website.
• Lead and inspire digital content through high-quality story development.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and track performance online.
• Deliver stories that inform, engage and empower the community.
• Build genuine connections with local businesses, sports teams, leaders, families and citizens.
• Harness storytelling tools (interactive, video, graphics) across digital channels.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Interviewing skills

Local network

SEO experience

Spelling & grammar

Community advocacy

Job description

News Corp Australia is expanding its coverage with a Hyperlocal NSW Reporter in Wollongong, NSW. You will drive engaging digital content, advocate for the local community, and own story development from concept to publication.

The role focuses on building a strong local network, delivering accurate copy, and driving subscriptions while leveraging data analytics to understand audience trends. Hybrid work environment and opportunities across News Corp brands are offered.