News Corp’s National News Network is looking for an early career years news reporter with an interest in the property industry (residential and commercial real estate, construction and development, housing affordability etc) to join a high-performing, Melbourne and Geelong based team. You will source and produce a range of informative and compelling stories, to feature in a range of News Corp newspapers, a weekly magazine and multiple online platforms. These will include hyperlocal and often data-led news stories, market trend pieces, property profiles, celebrity real estate news and auction coverage on Saturdays..
Inform Victorian and national audiences of news and trends in the property market
Produce engaging, accurate news and lifestyle content under the direction of senior editors
Build an in-depth knowledge of real estate and housing issues
Maintain an active contact network in real estate by building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Manage key stakeholders and juggle various editorial projects within your team
Working across both digital and print publishing
Regular Saturday work, shared with other colleagues
Who are you?
Journalism experience with a keen interest in news and lifestyle journalism
Digital publishing skills including SEO, social media and data analysis
Strong journalism skill set: sourcing stories, interviewing, writing, reporting in a daily news publishing environment
Capability in Methode is advantageous but not essential
Ability to work autonomously and within a team
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