Reporter

Dow Jones; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications and旗下

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing programs

Parental leave options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking an experienced journalist to cover the biggest stories in Australia and around the world for a massive audience, delivering engaging live blogs with speed, accuracy and clear storytelling that resonates with readers across platforms.

You will source, write and produce compelling journalism, ideate, script and present video storytelling packages with the support of editors and producers, and collaborate with multimedia journalists to create packages that attract

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a busy digital newsroom.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to headlines and visuals.
• Ability to work independently and source stories.

Responsibilities

• Cover the biggest stories in Australia and globally for a massive audience.
• Produce engaging live blogs with speed and accuracy.
• Source, write and produce compelling journalism read by millions.
• Ideate, script and present video storytelling packages with editors and producers.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia journalists; use social media to follow trends and inform coverage.
• Use analytics to inform story choices.
• Some weekend shifts and after-hours work.

Skills

Live blogging

Rolling news

SEO & analytics

Storytelling

News judgment

Job description

What's the role?

• Cover the biggest news stories in Australia and the world for a massive audience both on and off platform
• Produce engaging and informative live blogs with speed and accuracy
• Source, write, and produce compelling journalism that will be read by millions of Australians
• Ideate, script and present video storytelling packages, with the support of a team of producers and editors
• Collaborate effectively with editors, multimedia journalists and the broader newsroom
• Use social media to stay on top of topics that are trending and find ideas for stories
• Use analytics to inform story choices
• Some weekend shifts and work outside of usual hours

Who are you?

• Successful news reporter with at least five years experience in a busy digital newsroom
• Experience live blogging and covering rolling news stories quickly and accurately
• Passionate about breaking stories and finding exclusive angles on the topics dominating the national agenda
• Highly motivated and full of ideas
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of how to use headlines and pictures to hook readers.
• A desire to have your stories widely-read is a must
• Sound working legal knowledge
• Comfortable working independently and sourcing your own stories
• Understand SEO and analytics

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

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

• 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 leading media company. For over a century, NewsCorp Australia has been an integral part of Australian life, delivering the news and information Australians rely on daily. Telling the stories that matter drives every piece of journalism, campaign, project, and innovation. With over 150 brands spanning news, sport, and lifestyle, we connect with 18million Australians monthly - a testament to the trust we've built over generations. From text-based content to dynamic video, personalised apps, fantasy games, podcasts, and events, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our audiences. Our purpose inspires us, and our five values guide how we achieve it: MAKEDIFFERENCE - We are driven to create a positive, measurable impact. BEPRINCIPLED - We uphold integrity, acting with honesty and purpose. GETITDONE - We are accountable for delivering high‑quality outcomes. PUSHBOUNDARIES - We are courageous, bold, and forward‑thinking. WORKASATEAM - We are one team, with many voices and diverse strengths. We are committed to telling the stories that matter, delivering value across every medium, moment, and minute Australians choose to spend with us.

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.

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 17million 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.