Reporter Community News

Job Overview News Corp Australia is offering an exciting opportunity for a reporter role in Gippsland. The ideal candidate will be based in Morwell, Traralgon or Moe, and will drive their own ideas for engaging digital content while advocating for regional Australia and the local community. Responsibilities Identify and develop stories across a range of topics including crime, court, local government, development, education and human interest that are relevant and engaging for the local community and produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy. Build genuine connections across the community. Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality. Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer to drive engagement with stories (interactives, video, graphics). Use data analytics to find new trends and track what content is performing online, and use that information to deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage the community. Use best practice on social media to sell stories, drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website. Qualifications Previous writing and newsroom experience is advantageous. Ideally you already have a network from the local community and are currently living or prepared to live in a regional centre. Fantastic interviewing skills and a natural curiosity that drives you to discover the stories that will make an impact. Detail-oriented with excellent spelling and grammar. SEO and social media experience is an advantage. Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community. Benefits Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family. Health & wellbeing – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices). Time off – Range of leave options: parental leave, birthday leave, volunteer leave, career break and compassionate leave. Helping you grow – Development opportunities and recognition. Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money. Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services. Giving back – Help make a difference to our communities. Workplace inclusion and facilities – Access to employee resource groups, multi-faith quiet rooms and parents’ rooms. About News Corp Australia We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group. 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 information and inspiration across digital, video, audio, and print platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast‑paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever‑changing fields. 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, encouraging innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. 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. 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 let us know. How to Apply Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit #J-18808-Ljbffr