Senior Reporter

Storyful; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Time off

News perks access

Onsite gym access (Adelaide, Brisbane,

Sydney office environment

Job summary

The Daily Telegraph in NSW and across Australia is seeking a dynamic reporter who thrives on uncovering untold stories, breaking news, and delivering journalism that resonates with audiences across platforms. Based in Sydney, you’ll source leads, write and produce multiplatform content, and use analytics to chase angles that drive engagement and conversations.

If you’re passionate, relentless, and connected, join News Corp Australia and help shape the news Australians care about across digital

Qualifications

• Successful news reporter with at least five years experience in a busy digital newsroom.
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of how to use headlines and pictures to hook readers.
• Sound working legal knowledge.
• Comfortable working independently and sourcing your own stories.
• An interest in engaging with and owning the finance topics readers love.
• Understand SEO and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Source, write and produce multiplatform journalism that NSW readers will read, view, share and talk about.
• Pitch and deliver unique content that drives click-throughs and engagement.
• Use networks to stay ahead of the curve and turn trends into stories that matter.
• Chase leads and uncover exclusive angles that set the agenda.

Skills

Five years newsroom experience

Breaking stories

Exclusive angles

Strong writing skills

SEO & analytics

Independent sourcing

Extensive contacts

Job description

What's the role?

Are you ready to make headlines and craft stories that captivate millions? News Corp Australia’s The Daily Telegraph is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven reporter who thrives on uncovering the untold and delivering journalism that resonates in NSW and across Australia. This is your chance to join one of the nation’s most influential teams and make your mark.

As a reporter, you’ll be at the forefront of breaking news, chasing down leads and uncovering exclusive angles that set the agenda and resonate with regional and metropolitan Australian audiences. You will work in Sydney and you’ll be the one everyone else follows, finding the stories no one else has and delivering content that sparks conversation and drives engagement across multiple platforms.

Your day-to-day will be a fast-paced mix of sourcing, writing, and producing multiplatform journalism that millions across NSW will read, view, share, and talk about. You’ll use your networks to stay ahead of the curve, spotting trends and turning them into stories that matter. With an eye for analytics, you’ll follow up popular stories with fresh angles, ensuring your work continues to captivate audiences and deliver results.

This role isn’t just about reporting – it’s about creating journalism that stands out. You’ll pitch and deliver unique content that drives click-throughs and engagement, all while working in a collaborative and high-energy environment. If you’re passionate about storytelling, relentless in your pursuit of the truth, and eager to make an impact, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of a team that shapes the news Australians care about.

Who are you?

• Successful news reporter with at least five years experience in a busy digital newsroom
• Passionate about breaking stories and finding exclusive angles on the topics dominating the national agenda
• Highly motivated and full of ideas, with strong contacts that help you break yarns
• 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
• An interest in engaging with and ‘owning’ the finance topics news.com.au readers love
• 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

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
  • 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 the voice of everyday people, a champion for the battlers of Australia. We’re for news, sport, lifestyle and more: our newspapers, magazines and websites influence 16 million people each month, a larger audience than any other media business in Australia.

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.