Senior Reporter
What’s the role?
We are looking for a Senior Reporter to join Australia's largest media organisation. to cover all general/breaking news out of Perth. Work for NewsCorp's breaking newswire service providing valuable content for all mastheads, news.com.au and the Australia as well as external clients.
Key Responsibilities
Attend press conferences/cover state politics
Cover court/run court diary
Pitch and generate original news stories and ideas
Break news stories - with an emphasis on WA stories
Report on news stories live on location, including responding to breaking news events outside of rostered hours, when required.
Film news content and press conferences as a video journalist when required
Who are you?
Experienced journalist with at least 4 years of journalism experience
Experience in generating and breaking unique news stories
Proven network of contact to assist breaking news
Experience in live and breaking news
Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines.
Strong communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong technical understanding
Open to feedback
Flexibility around working day and hours
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
Who are we?
We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.