Federal Political Editor

What’s the role?

Break exclusive federal stories for digital and print
Write compelling commentary and analysis on federal issues
Build and maintain an active network of contacts
Promote content on social media

Who are you?

You have a proven track record of breaking exclusive stories and are capable of writing quickly and accurately for multiple tight deadlines.
You will already have political reporting experience and a network of political contacts. You have a burning desire to know what's going on, where it's happening and why and have the ability to cut through the political red tape to achieve this. You can write clearly and concisely. Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram are second nature to you and you are constantly monitoring news sites and blogs. You will possess the natural knack to see a great line in a story. With an eye for detail, you have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver results.

News Benefits

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