Job Description

What's the role?

Sky News Australia is looking for a Digital Reporter to write for one of Australia’s largest news websites, SkyNews.com.au.

If you have a strong news judgement and a drive to tell impactful stories, this is the job for you.

Reporters who are capable of covering a diverse range of stories, such as lifestyle, crime and politics will be well placed to succeed in this role.

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 SkyNews.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

• Understands the immediacy of the digital and television news environments and how best to leverage broadcast content for digital assets

• Be able to identify newsworthy opinion and interview content from our television channels and ensure this is delivered to our online audience quickly and accurately to drive this content into the news cycle

• Understand what content works for which platforms and target content which works best for Digital platforms

• 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.

• The candidate needs to have the maturity to be trusted to work with limited supervision while meeting strict publishing targets

• The Sky News 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 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

Who are we?

Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.

Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.

Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.

Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at Sky News Australia

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. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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