Sports Journalist - The Courier

ACM; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Parental leave

Study support

Employee benefits

Health insurance discount

Volunteer leave

Fitness Passport

Fertility support

Job summary

ACM in Ballarat is seeking a sports journalist to lead coverage of the local sporting scene. Based in Ballarat, you’ll report on high-profile games, profile up-and-coming stars, and develop exclusive content for subscribers.

You’ll craft compelling stories, work across social media, and produce video elements that enhance coverage. The role demands newsroom experience, strong sourcing, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a journalist in a newsroom.
• Minimum two years in a newsroom role.
• Strong contacts and exclusive content sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Write sports stories readers can't get elsewhere.
• Sell your content across social media platforms.
• Create engaging video to accompany stories.
• Use data to tell stories that go further.

Skills

Story writing

Journalism

Networking

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

The Courier is looking for a sports journalist to join its high-performing team to lead the publication into the future. Based in Ballarat, Victoria’s largest regional inland city, we're looking for someone to join a team of hard-working, inspiring and energetic journalists during a time of rapid change in Ballarat in the local news industry.

This role will focus on Ballarat’s rich and competitive sporting culture and will see you keep our subscribers across the most interesting sports stories of the day. You will be able to spot the story behind the story with a focus on the rich personalities that form Ballarat’s sporting community.

You will be able to follow the highs and lows of local footy, and will enjoy seeking out our young sports stars of the future.

What you'll do :

• Write sports stories our readers can't get anywhere else.
• Sell your content across social media platforms
• Create engaging video to make your content sing.
• Use data to tell stories that go that extra mile.

What we're looking for:

• You will live and breathe finding and writing great stories
• Proven experience working as a journalist
• Expertise in building contacts and seeking out exclusive content
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment have high attention to detail
• At least two years experience working in a newsroom in a similar role

Why you will love working here :

Because at ACM, your career should grow with your lifestyle — not against it. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Study support for work-related courses and qualifications
• Exclusive employee benefits via Flare and Commbank, including novated lease and exclusive offers through workplace banking
• Discounted health insurance through NIB and free, confidential EAP, available to you and your immediate family.
• Paid volunteer leave (up to 3 days per year) to support causes you care about
• Corporate partnerships that support your wellbeing, including:
• Fitness Passport membership to access a variety of gyms and pools across Australia
• Fertility support through City Fertility – up to 55% off out-of-pocket costs for you and your family

We advocate Diversity and Inclusion

ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - ****@austcommunitymedia.com.au