Senior Reporter

Journalism & Writing (Advertising, Arts & Media)

Full time

Are you a motivated senior reporter with a talent for finding and telling compelling stories that set the city’s agenda? Here’s how you could join Australia’s most influential media organization.

The Advertiser 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 is not afraid to ask questions, 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 have a natural curiosity about the community.

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.

What’s the role?

• 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
• Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics)

Who are you?

• Strong news judgment and interview skills
• Has experience in digital storytelling, ideally with two to three years’ experience
• Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector
• Self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management
• Ability to project plan and anticipate visual and online needs
• Strong motivation, a collaborative work ethic, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to pioneer the way forward in storytelling
• Opportunity for ongoing career development through a variety of different pathways
• A creative and collaborative environment and a variety of work where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to work with some of Australia\’s most recognised and prestigious brands
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the community as part of Australia’s most influential media organisation

Who are we?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport, and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from News Corp’s digital and print products – more than any other media group in Australia.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

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