Business Journalist

We’re seeking an Australian-based journalist to join our team and write daily news stories for our Inside Retail and Inside FMCG titles, working under the guidance of our head of news.

Who are you?

You have at least three years of experience working as a news journalist. You are self-motivated, energetic and brimming with great story ideas about the retail industry and love working in a team. To succeed in this role, you need excellent organisational skills, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines. You must be able to work with colleagues across multiple time zones.

This is what your job will look like
Writing stories every day and subediting the work of your colleagues when required – in a timely, accurate and legally sound manner;
Developing relevant contacts within the retail sector and keeping abreast of industry developments;
Proofreading and uploading articles/posts where required;
Representing Inside Retail and Inside FMCG at conferences and events, reporting on content and announcements, etc;
Working with the sales team to support commercial opportunities;
Judging awards programs.

This is what’s important for the job

Three years’ experience working online. You’ll be used to meeting regular deadlines and writing in a crisp, accurate manner with limited supervision.
An interest in business news and current affairs;
Experience using Google docs and WordPress.

Here’s why Octomedia is a great place to work
We provide a flexible and family-friendly workplace.
We are inclusive, and we welcome and respect people of all identities, ages and backgrounds.
We have a flat organisational structure, so it’s easy for you to communicate directly with senior leadership.
We offer a hybrid work model, where you can work from home by agreement.
We value teamwork and collaboration.