Sports Reporter

What's the role?

News Corp Australia’s News Sport team is looking for an ambitious sports reporter to join its fast-paced, digitally-focused newsroom. We require someone to work from the newsroom of Brisbane’s Courier Mail and join our agenda-setting Queensland masthead as part of Australia’s most influential media organisation.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual who is passionate about sport and can deliver engaging, high-quality and compelling content which matters to readers.

The best candidate will be confident and skilled in news gathering, have a solid grasp of social media and be able to go beyond results and match reports to uncover original stories and exclusive insights.

We are seeking someone with a passion for sport at all levels - from local, to regional, to national and international. Previous sports writing experience is desirable.

This is a prime opportunity for a keen reporter to take their career to the next level in a company which can provide an exciting career path and values people willing to move so they can grow professionally.

What’s the role?

• Source and create compelling local sport stories which resonate with our audience
• Break exclusive news stories from a variety of local sports
• Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readers
• Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment
• 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 story 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 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
• Ability to project plan and anticipate visual and online needs
• 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.

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? The National Sports Newsroom services all News Corp Australia mastheads and covers sports at all levels, ranging from junior local sport to international competitions. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from News Corp’s digital and print products – more than any other media group in Australia.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit http://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 http://www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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