Celebrity Writer Investigations and Media Columnist in Sydney

Are you an ambitious investigative journalist with deep industry contacts and a sharp, authoritative voice? We are looking for a Celebrity Writer, Investigations & Media Columnist to spearhead high-value enterprise journalism and author our flagship media column. This role serves as the investigative powerhouse of our entertainment brand, delivering the agenda-setting scoops, industry exposés, and behind-the-scenes reporting that set our premium journalism apart from free competitors.

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

About the role

• Spearhead deep-dive investigative journalism into the Australian screen and media sectors, such as inside TV ecosystems, industry scandals, and high-stakes contract disputes.
• Write the premier national broadcast and media column weekly, dissecting the politics, corporate moves, and cultural impact of networks, streaming platforms, and audio giants.
• Own and execute landmark editorial projects on schedule.
• Track the money and power behind Australian celebrity culture, breaking enterprise stories.
• Partner with state-based Confidential reporters to elevate local tips into national investigations, and contribute major long-reads and video projects.
• Contribute punchy, opinionated commentary that builds reader habit, and feature as an authoritative on-camera talent voice.
• 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?

• You have extensive experience breaking exclusive enterprise stories, industry investigations, and high-impact scoops in entertainment or business/media journalism.
• You possess an established, active network of confidential contacts across Australian television networks, streaming services, production houses, and talent management agencies.
• You have a compelling, sharp, and authoritative writing style capable of crafting witty, analytical commentary that turns casual readers into loyal subscribers.
• You have a strong working understanding of Australian defamation, privacy, and contempt law, with demonstrated experience navigating legal risk management under tight deadlines.
• You excel at balancing complex, multi-week investigative projects and thorough fact-checking alongside regular, high-frequency column deadlines.
• You are confident discussing complex industry news on camera and in audio formats, helping to expand the reach of our investigative reporting across social and video channels.

Why Join Us?

• Drive the national conversation with the backing of Australia’s most influential entertainment platform.
• Dedicated resources and editorial support to pursue hard-hitting, agenda-setting investigations.
• High editorial autonomy to build a signature media column and personal brand.
• Work from our Sydney or Melbourne newsrooms.

Applications close 9th November 2026.

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!