At a Glance
- Tasks: Uncover and report local stories that matter in Darwin and Palmerston.
- Company: Gazette, a dynamic media company focused on local news.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, best-in-class training, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join an ambitious team and experiment with innovative reporting formats.
- Why this job: Shape the future of local news and connect with your community.
- Qualifications: Passion for storytelling and a knack for building community relationships.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Gazette is a media company building a network of local newsrooms across Australia. We make high-quality local news freely available in the formats and on the channels where people already spend their time, so communities can connect with, contribute to and navigate the big issues where they live. We are fully independent and funded by a mix of advertising, philanthropy and reader donations. Our newsrooms are small, digitally native and fast moving. Reporters here have real room to try things and to shape the voice of their masthead.
The role involves driving the launch of a new masthead in a new patch covering Darwin and Palmerston. There are thousands of stories in the area, from local characters to the big questions shaping the region’s future. You will publish free local news, lifestyle and culture across newsletters, social, video and our website, with a focus on practical, useful information and clear reporting on underreported issues: climate and energy, cost of living, housing, infrastructure, education, healthcare and essential services.
Day to day, you will:
- Find and report local stories that matter, across news, lifestyle and culture, from everyday community issues to public interest work.
- Work across formats, from short explainers and newsletters to social posts and vertical video.
- Spend real time in the community, building relationships with locals, businesses, community groups and decision makers.
- Shape the editorial voice of a young masthead, and try formats and ideas nobody has tried yet.
- Work with our editorial and audience teams to grow reach.
You will report to Brad Esposito, Editorial Director, and join a team of 10 reporters across nine mastheads. You can see our other mastheads at gazettenews.au.
What we offer:
- A full time role with competitive salary, aligned with experience.
- Best-in-class training and support on traditional reporting as well as video and digital storytelling, from industry leaders and veterans with a track record of success.
- An ambitious team that values feedback, experimentation and learning.
- A genuinely supportive culture – low ego, high trust, collaborative and kind.
- The chance to help define what news can look like in 2026 and beyond.
Reporter – Darwin employer: Gazette News
Gazette is an exceptional employer for reporters in Darwin, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that encourages creativity and innovation. With a focus on community engagement and meaningful storytelling, employees benefit from best-in-class training and the opportunity to shape the future of local news. The collaborative environment fosters personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about impactful journalism.
