Senior Celebrity Writer and Talent Booker

News Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive publications access

Perks & discounts

Wellbeing support

Time off options

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Senior Celebrity Writer and Talent Booker to secure exclusive interviews, book talent for major events, and lead high-impact storytelling across our entertainment portfolio. This role leverages national brands and the News Corp Australia network to deliver premium content across print and digital platforms.

You will be a lead editorial voice, writing major cover stories and long-form profiles while coordinating across distributed teams to maximize subscriber

Qualifications

• Extensive experience securing high-profile, exclusive talent access.
• Gifted interviewer and storyteller with a portfolio of interviews and features.
• Established, active contacts in publicists, agents, studio reps, and PR agencies across Australia and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure exclusive sit-downs, international junket positions, and red-carpet moments across film, TV, music, streaming, and live events.
• Write major celebrity profiles, cover interviews, and in-depth pieces for national publications.
• Maintain a forward booking schedule (8+ weeks) and coordinate deployment across Entertainment network.
• Collaborate across News Corp Australia to pool access for premieres, tours, and tentpole events.

Skills

Strong interview skills

Storytelling

Talent booking networks

Media industry contacts

Job description

Senior Celebrity Writer and Talent Booker

Are you a well-connected entertainment insider with a nose for a scoop and a knack for storytelling? We are looking for an exceptional Senior Celebrity Writer & Talent Booker to serve as the ultimate access engine for our entertainment portfolio.

In this dual-focus role, you will leverage our national brand footprint across our major mastheads and the News Corp Australia network to secure, schedule, and distribute top-tier celebrity interviews, premiere junkets, and exclusive talent sit-downs. Beyond booking, you will be a lead editorial voice, writing major cover stories, long-form profiles, and high-impact reads that drive subscriber engagement.

This role can be based out of our Sydney or Melbourne office.

About the role

In this role, you will connect world-class talent with a national audience across print and digital platforms:

• Negotiate and secure exclusive one-on-one sit-downs, international junket positions, and red-carpet moments across film, TV, music, streaming, and live events.
• Conduct and write major celebrity profiles, cover interviews for Sunday Confidential, and in-depth pieces for the Confidential franchise.
• Maintain a forward booking schedule (at least 8 weeks out) and work closely with the Editor to deploy interviews across the Entertainment network.
• Partner across News to pool access power for major international premieres, tours, and tentpole franchise events and coordinate national talent visits with local Confidential reporters.
• Flexibility on content - while each writer owns their primary round, our entertainment pillar operates as an agile team where all journalists actively collaborate and contribute to our biggest national tentpoles, investigations, and breaking cultural moments

Who are you?

We are seeking an energetic connector and compelling writer who thrives in a fast-paced media environment

• You have extensive experience securing high-profile, exclusive talent access in a fast-moving, highly competitive entertainment or news environment.
• You are a gifted interviewer and storyteller with a portfolio of captivating celebrity profiles, deep-dive features, and clean, engaging copy.
• You possess an established, active contacts book of publicists, agents, studio reps, and PR agencies across Australia and internationally.
• You operate with unflappable professionalism
• You understand digital subscription drivers and know how to frame and deliver celebrity journalism that fuels reader acquisition and engagement.
• You excel at juggling multiple deadlines, coordinating access across distributed, matrixed teams, and managing complex scheduling logistics with calm precision.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the country’s leading entertainment brands, mastheads, and digital platforms.
• The role can be based out of our Sydney or Melbourne offices.
• Dynamic, collaborative team culture championing top-tier journalism and creative storytelling.

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 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.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

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. 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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