Job Description

What's the role?

• Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging for the local and wider Far North community

• Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy

• Develop stories from the concept stage through to digital publication

• Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website

• Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality

• Use data analytics to find new trends and deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage

• Build genuine connections across local audiences, businesses, sports teams, political leaders and families

• Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics)

Who are you?

• Previous writing and newsroom experience would be ideal

• Excited about reporting in one of the most idyllic locations in Australia

• Fantastic interviewing skills and a curiosity that drives you to discover stories that make an impact

• A stickler for detail and excellent spelling and grammar

• SEO and social media experience an advantage

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment

• Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community

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?

Cairns Post is a 140-year-old iconic brand that continues to deliver local news and information to its readers. It remains constantly in touch with readers and advertisers, looking for ways to make Cairns’ biggest daily newspaper even better.
It advocates for our community and is an integral and trusted part of the daily lives of everyone in this bustling regional city. It is also a major partner to advance business and industry in the region.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

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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State & Community Mastheads