Digital Reporter

As a News24 Digital Reporter, you play a central role in delivering News24 journalism across News24.com.au, one of the country's most trusted and fast moving digital platforms. This role requires strong news judgement, accuracy under pressure and a drive to produce impactful stories that inform, challenge and engage audiences across both Australian and international contexts while upholding the highest editorial standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cover breaking news events with clean copy drafted while meeting tight deadlines.
• Pitch exclusive story ideas regularly, maintain a strong and diverse contact book.
• Edit and curate the News24.com.au Homepage with the latest and best performing written articles.
• Use WordPress CMS to build stories, assign them to appropriate sections and liaise with social media teams.
• Identify newsworthy opinion and interview content from our television channels and ensure this is delivered to our online audience quickly and accurately.
• Work well in a fast-paced team environment which involves liaising with the Digital Video teams, and on-air teams to turn around exclusive content quickly.
• Meet strict publishing targets with limited supervision.

The News24 newsroom is in operation 24 hours a day, and all members of the team are required to be available for flexible hours, including irregular hours and unpredictable shifts, driven by news demands with regular weekend work.

Who are you?

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a busy newsroom is ideal.
• Ability to navigate complicated political discussions.
• A positive attitude with enthusiasm for sharing ideas and learning new skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised, to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Experience in a busy newsroom environment is encouraged but not essential.

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.

News Extras Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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.