Regional Reporter Ballarat

News Corp Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusively ours

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia seeks passionate reporters based in Ballarat to cover local stories and advocate for regional Australia. You will develop stories across crime, government, education and sport, build community connections and lead digital content creation with sharp, engaging copy.

Ideal candidates have newsroom experience, strong interviewing skills, and a network in the local community. SEO and social media experience are a plus in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Mid - senior reporters with newsroom writing experience.
• Network in the local Ballarat community preferred.
• Strong interviewing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with SEO and social media an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop stories across crime, court, local gov, development, education, human interest, sport and business for local audiences.
• Build genuine connections across the community.
• Lead digital content development and high-quality storytelling.
• Utilise digital tools (video, graphics) to engage readers.
• Analyse data to spot trends and tailor stories to performance.
• Leverage social media to grow digital subscriptions and site traffic.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Interviewing skills

Deadline driven

Local community network

Digital storytelling

Tools

SEO

Social media

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

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• 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, 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity 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. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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