Reporter – Bundaberg in Bowen

The Bundaberg NewsMail 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. The role is based in Bundaberg and the Coral Coast and is also part of a broader Wide Bay Burnett regional team which includes The Gympie Times, The Fraser Coast Chronicle, the South Burnett Times and the Central and North Burnett Times.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual who 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 a natural curiosity about the community.

About 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.
• Digest digital data and use it in planning content.

Who are you?

• Thrives on the challenge of meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively looks to exceed them.
• Strong news judgement, and writing and interview skills.
• 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.
• Understands social media, SEO, digital data.
• Strong motivation, a collaborative work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, able to stay calm under pressure and know how to balance priorities.

Why News Corp Australia:

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

Our Benefits Include:

• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
• News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Support on making the most of your money.

Benefits:

• Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
• Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives.
• Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms.

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s leading media company. For over a century, News Corp Australia has been an integral part of Australian life, delivering the news and information Australians rely on daily. Telling the stories that matter drives every piece of journalism, campaign, project, and innovation.

With over 150 brands spanning news, sport, and lifestyle, we connect with 18 million Australians monthly – a testament to the trust we’ve built over generations. From text-based content to dynamic video, personalised apps, fantasy games, podcasts, and events, we continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our audiences.

Our purpose inspires us, and our five values guide how we achieve it:

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE - We are driven to create a positive, measurable impact.
• BE PRINCIPLED - We uphold integrity, acting with honesty and purpose.
• GET IT DONE - We are accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes.
• PUSH BOUNDARIES - We are courageous, bold, and forward-thinking.
• WORK AS A TEAM - We are one team, with many voices and diverse strengths.

We are committed to telling the stories that matter, delivering value across every medium, moment, and minute Australians choose to spend with us.

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!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line.