Reporter Bundaberg

253 Nationwide News Pty Ltd; Queensland; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Access to publications from News Corp

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing programs

Parental, Birthday, Volunteer leave

Financial wellbeing

Résumé du poste

News Corp Australia is seeking an agile reporter to join our Bundaberg- based team. The role focuses on creating compelling stories for a fast-paced, digitally driven audience while driving online engagement and subscriptions.

The successful candidate will have strong news judgement, exceptional writing and interviewing skills, and the ability to adapt to a changing media landscape. University graduates are encouraged to apply as part of our award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgement, and writing and interview skills
• Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector
• Self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management
• Understands social media, SEO, digital data
• Strong motivation, a collaborative work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, able to stay calm under pressure and know how to balance priorities

Responsabilités

• Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience
• Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readers
• Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment to cover breaking stories without compromising on quality or accuracy
• Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth
• Demonstrate initiative to search for stories that are not already breaking and identify unique angles that drive conversation and move the issue forward
• Digest digital data and use it in planning content

Connaissances

News gathering

Writing

Interviewing

Social media

SEO

Digital data

Deadline-driven

Formation

University Graduate

Description du poste

What's the role?

The Bundaberg NewsMail has a proud heritage of covering the news that matters to readers and is looking for an agile reporter to continue that tradition in a fast-paced, digitally focused environment. The role is based in Bundaberg and the Coral Coast and is also part of a broader Wide Bay Burnett regional team which includes The Gympie Times, The Fraser Coast Chronicle, the South Burnett Times and the Central and North Burnett Times. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual who has the ability to build a rapport with a wide range of people and can deliver engaging, high-quality content that matters to readers. The best candidate will be confident and skilled in news gathering, have a solid grasp of social media, and a natural curiosity about the community. Join an award winning team within the nation’s most influential and dynamic media organisation. This is a prime opportunity for a keen University Graduate to take their career to the next level in a company that can provide an exciting career path and values people willing to move so they can grow professionally.

About the role:

• Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience
• Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readers
• Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment to cover breaking stories without compromising on quality or accuracy
• Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth
• Demonstrate initiative to search for stories that are not already breaking and identify unique angles that drive conversation and move the issue forward
• Digest digital data and use it in planning content

Who are you?

• Thrives on the challenge of meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively looks to exceed them
• Strong news judgement, and writing and interview skills
• Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector
• Self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management
• Understands social media, SEO, digital data
• Strong motivation, a collaborative work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, able to stay calm under pressure and know how to balance priorities

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 leading media company. For over a century, News Corp 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 18 million 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: MAKE A DIFFERENCE - We are driven to create a positive, measurable impact. BE PRINCIPLED - We uphold integrity, acting with honesty and purpose. GET IT DONE - We are accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes. PUSH BOUNDARIES - We are courageous, bold, and forward-thinking. WORK AS A TEAM - 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!

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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.