Journalist

Key Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Sydney office

LinkedIn Learning

Vacation day bonus

Volunteer day

Counselling (EAP)

Recognition awards

Travel incentives

Global career opportunities

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Key Media in Sydney is seeking an experienced journalist to cover APAC titles, reporting across insurance, HR, finance and legal sectors. You will engage with senior executives at client meetings, industry roundtables, and conferences.

Join a hybrid role with in-person requirements and contribute to high-impact stories, featuring energy, initiative, and strong journalistic instincts. You will write for multiple titles and collaborate across teams to grow traffic and readership.

Qualifications

• Proven journalism experience, with a focus on business or industry reporting preferred.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to engage with senior executives.
• Comfortable attending events, networking face-to-face, and representing the brand publicly.
• Proactive and deadline-driven with sharp news sense and strong writing.
• Comfortable using digital tools and technology in a fast-paced environment.
• Based in Sydney or within easy commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Write timely, high-quality news, features, and profiles for Key Media's APAC titles.
• Attend and report from industry conferences, roundtables, and corporate events.
• Conduct at least two interview-driven stories per day.
• Participate in client meetings around Sydney representing Key Media.
• Generate original story ideas and collaborate with editors and commercial teams overseas.
• Embrace digital tools as part of daily workflow.

Skills

Journalism

Interviewing

Networking

Deadline-driven

Digital tools

Collaboration

Job description

Key Media is a global B2B media company connecting more than 2.4 million professionals each month across insurance, HR, finance, legal, education, and property. With teams across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe, we produce award-winning content and events that inform, celebrate, and bring business communities together.

This is an opportunity for an experienced journalist to join our Sydney team and report across a range of Key Media's APAC titles. You will cover the business sectors and industries that matter most to our professional audiences. You will do so in person, at the roundtables, conferences, and client meetings that drive the best stories.

About the role

This is a hybrid role based in Sydney, with an in-person component. You will be required to attend client meetings in and around Sydney during the week, as well as industry events and roundtables across the APAC region. You must live within easy commuting distance of Sydney.

You will write across multiple Key Media titles, covering a range of B2B sectors including insurance, HR, finance and legal. Our APAC editorial team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will be expected to bring energy, initiative, and strong journalistic instincts to the role.

What you will be doing

• Writing timely, high-quality news, features, and profiles for Key Media's APAC titles
• Attending and reporting from industry conferences, roundtables, and corporate events. Attendance is a regular part of the role.
• Conducting at least two interview-driven stories per day, including profiles of senior executives and industry leaders
• Participating in client meetings in and around Sydney, representing Key Media's editorial brand with confidence
• Generating original story ideas and bringing an agenda-setting mindset to your beats
• Collaborating with editors and commercial teams overseas to grow traffic, support events, and develop new products
• Embracing digital tools and technology as part of your everyday workflow

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in journalism, with B2B, business, or industry reporting preferred
• Strong interviewing skills and confidence engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders
• Comfortable attending events and roundtables, networking face-to-face, and representing Key Media publicly
• Equally comfortable in client-facing settings; you can hold a room and represent the brand well
• Proactive and deadline-driven, with sharp news sense and excellent writing
• Very comfortable with technology and digital tools; you adapt quickly and are always looking for smarter ways to work
• Curious, outgoing, professional and collaborative.
• Based in Sydney or within easy commuting distance. This is a non-negotiable requirement of the role

Benefits of the role

• Hybrid work setup with flexibility to work from home, with a Sydney office available
• Attend high-profile industry events and roundtables across the APAC region
• Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access, plus ongoing coaching and editorial support
• One bonus vacation day for each year of service, plus one paid volunteer day annually
• Free confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly recognition awards, gift vouchers, and travel incentives
• Global career opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks each year

About Key Media's culture

People stay at Key Media because of the culture: what we call Orange Energy. We are collaborative, ambitious, kind, and full of energy. We give people the freedom to take ownership of their work, grow their careers quickly, and do journalism that reaches real decision-makers at scale.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued for their unique qualities and has a genuine sense of belonging.

Learn more about life at Key Media: vimeo.com/937693192

Key Media is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.