10 Aug
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Important Group
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Sydney
10 Aug
Important Group
Sydney
We're looking for an experienced journalist to join a busy editorial team in Sydney.
This is an opportunity for a confident reporter with strong writing skills, sound news judgement, and a passion for delivering accurate, engaging content. The role offers a varied mix of news reporting, feature writing, interviewing, and industry engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys covering fast-moving developments and building relationships with key contacts.
THE ROLE
As a Business Journalist, you will be responsible for identifying, researching, writing, and publishing high-quality content across digital platforms. You'll have the opportunity to develop your own story ideas, conduct interviews with senior professionals, and contribute to the growth of a respected publication.
Key responsibilities include:
- Researching and writing news stories, features, profiles, and analysis
- Monitoring industry, business, and market developments for potential stories
- Identifying trends and emerging issues relevant to readers
- Conducting interviews with senior leaders, experts, and industry stakeholders
- Generating original story ideas and pursuing exclusive angles
- Building and maintaining a network of professional contacts and sources
- Reviewing reports, announcements, and data to uncover newsworthy insights
- Attending conferences, events, and networking opportunities as required
- Producing accurate, balanced, and engaging content to deadline
- Working closely with editors and colleagues to plan and prioritise coverage
- Supporting audience engagement through timely and relevant reporting
ABOUT YOU
You are curious, proactive,
and genuinely interested in current affairs, business, and industry developments. You enjoy asking questions, finding stories, and turning complex information into content that readers can easily understand.
To be successful in the role, you'll have:
- Previous experience in journalism, reporting, editorial, or publishing
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong interviewing and relationship-building abilities
- A good understanding of news values and editorial standards
- The dependently and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong research and fact-checking skills
- Confidence engaging with senior professionals and new contacts
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Experience working in a digital publishing environment will be advantageous
- Familiarity with social media and audience engagement techniques is desirable
WHY APPLY
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Additional leave benefits
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The chance to expand your professional network
- A varied role with significant autonomy and responsibility
- Up-to-date Sydney office location
This role would suit an established journalist looking for a current challenge, or an ambitious reporter seeking the opportunity to develop their career in a dynamic publishing environment.
If you are passionate about journalism and enjoy producing high-quality content that informs and engages readers, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW
📌 Business Journalist (Sydney)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Sydney