Reporter news.com.au

News Corp Australia Sydney, AUS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Onsite gym (Sydney)

Job summary

News Corp Australia Sydney is seeking an experienced reporter to cover major national and international stories for a large audience across platforms. You will produce engaging live blogs with speed and accuracy, source and write compelling journalism, and ideate video storytelling with the support of editors and producers.

The role requires five years in a busy newsroom, strong writing skills, SEO understanding, and the ability to work independently with reliable sourcing.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in a busy digital newsroom.
• Ability to write clearly and fast with strong headlines.
• Understanding of SEO and analytics.
• Experience live blogging and covering rolling news quickly.

Responsibilities

• Cover the biggest news stories in Australia and the world for a mass audience across platforms.
• Produce engaging live blogs with speed and accuracy.
• Source, write and produce compelling journalism for millions of readers.
• Ideate, script and present video storytelling packages with a team of editors.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia journalists to tell stories across media.
• Utilize social media to monitor trends and generate story ideas.
• Use analytics to inform story choices; some weekend shifts required.

Skills

Live blogging

News writing

SEO analytics

Story discovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

News Corp Australia Sydney, AUS – Sydney NSW

Full time

3d ago , from News Corp Australia - Contract Positions

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 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!

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 (http://*********@news.com.au) . 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:

Free News & Lifestyle

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.