Hyperlocal NSW Reporter: Lead Local News Growth

News Corp Australia Sydney, AUS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications

Health & wellbeing programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

News Corp Australia Sydney is seeking a passionate Hyperlocal NSW Reporter who will develop and own regional stories for digital platforms. You will craft accurate copy, drive audience growth, and establish strong ties with local communities to inform and engage readers across NSW.

You will lead on story development from concept to publication, use analytics to shape coverage, and leverage interactive tools to boost engagement while advocating for the local voice.

Qualifications

• Previous writing and newsroom experience would be ideal
• Experience in courts coverage, local and state government highly desirable
• Ideally you already have a network from the local community

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop stories across a range of topics relevant to local and wider NSW communities
• Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy
• Develop stories from concept stage to digital publication
• Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase website traffic
• Lead and inspire digital content through high-quality storytelling
• Use data analytics to find trends and tailor content to reader interests
• Build connections with local businesses, sports teams, political leaders, families and citizens
• Harness interactive features, video, graphics and other storytelling tools

Skills

Interviewing skills

SEO

Social media

Job description

News Corp Australia Sydney is seeking a passionate Hyperlocal NSW Reporter who will develop and own regional stories for digital platforms. You will craft accurate copy, drive audience growth, and establish strong ties with local communities to inform and engage readers across NSW.

You will lead on story development from concept to publication, use analytics to shape coverage, and leverage interactive tools to boost engagement while advocating for the local voice.