What's the role?The Fraser Coast Chronicle has a proud heritage of covering the news that matters to readers and is looking for an agile reporter to continue that tradition in a fast-paced, digitally focused environment.The role is based on the Fraser Coast and is also part of a broader Wide Bay Burnett regional team which includes The Gympie Times, The Bundaberg NewsMail, the South Burnett Times and the Central and North Burnett Times.We're looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual who has the ability to build a rapport with a wide range of people and can deliver engaging, high-quality content that matters to readers.The best candidate will be confident and skilled in news gathering, have a solid grasp of social media, and a natural curiosity about the community.Join an award winning team within the nation's most influential and dynamic media organisation and embrace a coastal lifestyle in a desirable location.This is a prime opportunity for a keen University Graduate to take their career to the next level in a company that can provide an exciting career path and values people willing to move so they can grow professionally.
About the role?- Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience
Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readersWork under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment to cover breaking stories without compromising on quality or accuracyFocus on online engagement and drive subscription growthDemonstrate initiative to search for stories that are not already breaking and identify unique angles that drive conversation and move the issue forwardDigest 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 skillsWilling to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sectorSelf-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time managementUnderstands social media, SEO, digital dataStrong motivation, a collaborative work ethic and ability to meet deadlinesDetail-oriented, able to stay calm under pressure and know how to balance prioritiesNews BenefitsNews Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
- Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
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.Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognitionFinancial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your moneyPerks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and servicesGiving back - Make a difference to our communities.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?News Corp Australia is the nation's most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.
What's next?Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careersOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
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