Sports Reporter
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient individual who is passionate about sport and can deliver engaging, high-quality content which matters to readers. You will be part of a team which covers a wide range of sport - from Geelong’s strong local weekly competitions, to national professional sports which compete in our city including, of course, the Geelong Cats in the AFL and AFLW.
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 publish original stories and exclusive insights.
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:
Fixed-term opportunity: 10-month contract.
Source and create compelling stories which resonate with our audience
Deliver relevant content which 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 break new stories and identify unique angles to drive conversation and take the story forward
Digest digital data and use it in planning and generating content
Who are you?
Thrives on the challenge of meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively looks to exceed them
Strong news judgment and interview skills
Has experience in digital storytelling
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
Understand social media, SEO, digital data
Ability to project plan and anticipate visual and online needs
Strong motivation, a collaborative work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines
Detail-oriented, able to stay calm under pressure and knows how to balance priorities
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