Reporter Rockhampton

News Corp; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusively ours

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

The Morning Bulletin, part of News Corp Australia, is seeking an agile reporter to cover the news that matters in the Rockhampton region. You’ll craft engaging stories for our digital audience, develop strong community connections, and deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.

You’ll be confident in news gathering, skilled with social media and SEO, and able to turn data into sharp content strategies that grow subscribers and online engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgement and interview skills.
• Experience in digital storytelling.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience.
• Deliver content that engages subscribers and attracts new readers.
• Work under deadline pressure to cover breaking stories with quality.
• Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth.
• Identify unique angles to drive conversation and progress issues.
• Digest digital data and use it in content planning.

Skills

News reporting

Social media

SEO

Digital storytelling

Interview skills

Time management

Self-starter

Job description

QLD - BHS Cnr Mayne Road & Campbell Street Bowen Hills

Full time

What's the role?

The Morning Bulletin 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.

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 a team within the nation’s most influential and dynamic media organisation in a region that has both a dynamic industrial hub and islands and natural beauty on its doorstep.

This is a prime opportunity for a keen reporter 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:

• To be based in the Rockhampton, QLD region

• 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 interview skills

• Has experience in digital storytelling

• Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector

• Self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organization 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?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.

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://[e-mail]) . 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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