Regional Reporter Gippsland

Dow Jones; Morwell, Traralgon, Moe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Helping you grow

Giving back

Job summary

News Corp Australia is recruiting multiple reporters to be based in Gippsland, Morwell, Traralgon or Moe. You will drive ideas for engaging content, advocate for regional Australia, and develop stories across crime, court, local government, development, education, sports and business for your community.

You will lead digital storytelling, employ social media to grow subscriptions, and use data analytics to monitor performance and adapt coverage to audience trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and newsroom environments.
• Willingness to live in regional Victoria.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Strong interviewing and local community network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop stories across crime, courts, local gov, development, education, human interest, sport and business.
• Lead digital content through story development using video, interactives and graphics; use social media to drive engagement.
• Use data analytics to spot trends and tailor coverage to the audience.
• Build genuine connections across the community and support subscription growth.

Skills

News reporting

Interviewing

SEO knowledge

Digital storytelling

Social media

Data analytics

Job description

What's the role?

News Corp is offering an exciting opportunity for reporters in Gippsland. We are seeking multiple passionate reporters to be based in Morwell, Traralgon or Moe, 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.

News Extras Benefits

• 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, 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. News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world‑class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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, NewsCorpAustralia 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.