Company DescriptionThe Australian Financial Review has played a central role in informing and charting the business life of the nation since 1951. In 2024, The Australian Financial Review remains the essential daily habit of business decision makers, investors and those who promote national prosperity. The nation's most-trusted newspaper brand has become a national institution, widely regarded as Australia's premium business, finance and political publication and recognised for it's news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism.The Financial Review is part of Nine, Australia's largest locally owned media company - the home of Australia's most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want - across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
Job DescriptionThis Sydney-based role will have reporting on NSW politics for a national audience at its
core. The national team writes politics, policy, regulatory, economics and human interest stories for a business-focused audience.Each day will throw unique challenges and introduce new issues that the reporter will need to get across quickly and communicate to readers in a lively and accessible way.
Day to day you will:- Jump enthusiastically on breaking news and file to tight deadlines
- Generate unique story ideas
- Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, timely reports that conform to house style
- Work ethically and maintain high standards of independence, accuracy and quality
- Take ownership of stories or issues and follow them up when appropriate
- Be proactive about the visual presentation of stories, including through commissioning accompanying photography and graphics
- Develop and maintain a network of reliable, authoritative contacts
- Identify new sources - including 'real people' - as a way of bringing stories to life
- Ensure all copy meets legal requirements
Please note, this is a full-time permanent position and will require some weekend work.
QualificationsAn interest in business and economics is crucial, and while reporting experience in these
fields is desirable it is not essential. Curiosity, however, about the influence of business in
politics and society is a must.To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a reporter, or experience in business or politics combined with very strong writing skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- A passion for news and current affairs
- Evidence of editorial judgement - from nailing an angle to pitching your own stories
- An understanding of how to generate stories using data, or a willingness to learn
- Digital production skills including headline writing and image selection, or a willingness to learn
Additional InformationOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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