Rockhampton News Reporter: Fast-Paced Digital Beat

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

Job summary

News Corp Australia’s Morning Bulletin is seeking an agile reporter to deliver high-quality, engaging stories for a fast-paced digital newsroom in Rockhampton, QLD. You will source, write and publish timely content, leveraging social media and data insights to grow subscriptions and audience engagement.

The role emphasizes breaking news coverage, online storytelling, and strong interview skills, with a focus on community impact and regional reporting excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to source and craft compelling stories for diverse audiences.
• Strong news judgment and interview skills to build trust with sources.
• Experience in digital storytelling across online platforms and social channels.
• Solid understanding of social media, SEO, and digital data to guide coverage.
• Able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and create compelling stories that resonate with readers.
• Deliver relevant content that engages subscribers and attracts new readers.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced digital newsroom environment.
• Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth.
• Use digital data to plan and tailor content strategies.
• Collaborate with editors and other reporters to cover breaking stories.

Skills

News reporting

Interviews

Digital storytelling

Social media

SEO

Data journalism

Deadline-driven

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

CMS

Analytics tools

SEO tools

Job description

News Corp Australia’s Morning Bulletin is seeking an agile reporter to deliver high-quality, engaging stories for a fast-paced digital newsroom in Rockhampton, QLD. You will source, write and publish timely content, leveraging social media and data insights to grow subscriptions and audience engagement.

The role emphasizes breaking news coverage, online storytelling, and strong interview skills, with a focus on community impact and regional reporting excellence.