AddressThe News Corp Australia National Sports Network is looking for an ambitious Sports Reporter to join its fast-paced, digitally-focused newsroom. We require someone to work from the newsroom of the Mackay Daily Mercury which is an agenda-setting Queensland masthead and 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 content that 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.
About 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
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
News 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 recognition
- Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
- Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
- Giving 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?
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 www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our 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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