Queensland Political Reporter
As Sky News’ Queensland Political Reporter, you will help set the political agenda in Queensland. Joining Sky News’ award-winning political team, you will break stories and highlight the impact of decision making on Queenslanders.
You will have a genuine interest in state politics and good working knowledge of the Australian political scene, especially in the lead up to the Queensland state election. You will have the ability to report live in a dynamic 24-hour news environment while also writing and preparing packages and other news content.
Key Responsibilities
Report on Queensland politics and the impact of political decision making
Ability to report live
Attend news conferences, conduct interviews and newsgather on political issues
Work closely with the Queensland team and liaise with senior editorial staff in Sydney to decide upon news coverage.
Be able to broadcast live at short notice.
Build and maintain a network of contacts to enable you to break political stories.
Capacity to shoot, write and present news stories from start to finish, on a daily basis (training provided on operating a video journalist kit)
File for digital platforms.
Pitch original news stories and ideas.
Be able to cover other news stories outside of politics where requested
Ensure all content meets legal requirements, including consultation with pre-publication lawyers.
Who are you?
Minimum of 3 years television reporting experience
Good news judgement with experience in live and breaking news
Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines
Attention to detail and strong technical understanding
Ability to work independently
Ability to write engaging, accurate and crisp copy, quickly, and under pressure
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?
Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.
Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.
Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.
Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.