Reporter, Mackay

Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience
Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readers
Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment to cover breaking stories without compromising on quality or accuracy
Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth
Demonstrate initiative to seek out stories that are not already breaking and identify unique angles that drive conversation and move the issue forward
Digest digital data and use it in planning content
Turn what can sometimes be dry topics into engaging reads


Who are you?
Thrives on the challenge of meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively looks to exceed them
Ability to cut through political speak and break down complex mining issues.
Strong news judgment and interview skills
Understands and has experience in digital storytelling as well as print
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
Understands social media, SEO, digital data
Harding working, detail-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure
Able to build and maintain a solid network of valuable contacts


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?

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