Regional Reporter Ballarat

Dow Jones; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking multiple reporters to be based in Ballarat, driving local stories across crime, council, development, education, sport and business for a regional audience. Build genuine connections, lead digital content development, and deliver engaging, accurate copy for our communities.

You will use data analytics to find trends, craft stories with impact, and apply social media best practices to grow subscriptions, traffic, and audience engagement in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting for regional audiences.
• Strong spelling and grammar.
• Ability to develop local stories across multiple beats.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop stories in crime, council, development, education, sport and business.
• Lead on story development for high-quality digital content.
• Use data analytics and social media to grow engagement and subscriptions.

Skills

News reporting

Investigative journalism

SEO

Social media

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

What's the role?

News Corp is offering an exciting opportunity for reporters in Ballarat. We are seeking multiple passionate reporters to be based in Ballarat, who thrive on driving their own ideas for engaging content and who have a genuine interest in advocating for regional Australia and your specific local community. Identify and develop stories in rounds including crime, court, local government, development, education, human interest, sport and business that are relevant and engaging for your local community, and produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy. Build genuine connections across the community. Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality. Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer to drive engagement with stories (interactives, video, graphics). Use data analytics to find new trends and track what content is performing online. Use that information to deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage the community. Use best practice on social media to sell your stories, drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website.

Who are you?

We are open to Mid - Senior Reporters with previous writing and newsroom experience. Ideally you already have a network from the local community and are currently living or prepared to live in a regional centre - choose your own adventure. Fantastic interviewing skills and a natural curiosity that drives you to discover the stories that will make an impact. A stickler for detail with excellent spelling and grammar. SEO and social media experience an advantage. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment. Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community.

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 is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• 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
• 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 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, NewsCorp 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Disparity 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.

Category: State & Community Mastheads

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.