Business Reporter in Sydney

Are you ready to deliver accurate, timely, and compelling business and economic coverage across News24.com.au and digital platforms? We are looking for a Business Reporter to contribute to News24's business coverage agenda by producing original reporting, breaking news updates, and digital content that informs audiences on markets, economics, corporate affairs, and the issues shaping Australia's business landscape.

About the role:

• Produce accurate, original, and timely business news articles, updates, and analysis pieces covering a broad range of stories, including company earnings, market movements, mergers and acquisitions, economic data releases, regulatory developments, and executive appointments.
• Respond swiftly to breaking business and market developments, producing clean, publish-ready copy that meets deadlines without compromising factual accuracy.
• Pursue original business stories with initiative, drawing on an actively developed network of contacts including executives, economists, analysts, investors, industry bodies, and regulators.
• Publish and format business content accurately across News24.com.au, applying correct tagging, categorization, and metadata in line with CMS and digital publishing workflows.
• Manage multiple stories simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment, prioritizing effectively and meeting tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work cooperatively within the business team and across the broader newsroom, engaging constructively with other editorial verticals when business stories intersect with politics, technology, lifestyle, or breaking news coverage.

Who are you?

• You hold solid and current knowledge of Australian and international business, financial markets, economics, corporate affairs, and key industry sectors.
• You produce accurate, clear, and timely business news copy across a range of formats and story types, with a strong instinct for news value and audience relevance.
• You write concise, authoritative, and well-structured business copy across articles, headlines, and analysis pieces that meet News24's editorial standards.
• You apply rigorous fact-checking, financial data verification, source confirmation, and legal compliance practices across all reporting and published content.
• You are proficient in CMS platforms, metadata conventions, and digital publishing workflows across text and multimedia formats.
• You perform reliably under pressure across fast-moving markets, corporate events, and breaking business news, maintaining accuracy and composure.
• You actively build and maintain a growing network of business, finance, and industry contacts that supports original, credible, and exclusive reporting.

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 is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - 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.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

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

What’s next?

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.