About the role

As a business journalist you will identify and produce original stories covering industry companies, executives and financial developments shaping Australia's consumer technology and retail sectors. You will report on major global businesses including Apple, Samsung, LG, Google and Amazon, as well as Australian retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Woolworths and Wesfarmers.

Key responsibilities

- Develop business and technology news

- Develop exclusive Australian angles on international stories

- Monitor company results, acquisitions, executive movements and regulatory investigations

- Track developments across the consumer electronics, appliance, audio and retail industries

- Write analysis that explains the commercial significance of industry developments

- Produce product news and reviews covering smartphones, televisions, audio equipment, robotics and emerging technologies

- Manage and commission content for SmartHouse Magazine

- Create compelling headlines and select images that attract readers

- Build relationships with retailers, suppliers, executives and industry sources

- Identify original stories, develop sources and uncover information that competitors have missed

About you

- Successful news reporter with at least three years of experience covering business,



technology, retail or a related field

- Strong news judgement and an instinct for identifying stories

- Passion for breaking news and securing exclusive angles

- Excellent writing, research and interviewing skills

- Understanding of business reporting and financial issues

- Genuine interest in consumer technology and emerging products

- Ability to explain complex subjects clearly and accurately

- Experience working quickly in a daily digital publishing environment

- Understanding of how headlines, images and presentation influence readership

- Confidence to review and assess current technology products

About us

Brand Noise is a successful, independent media and information marketing company based in North Sydney. We have operated in the technology market for more than 30 years and previously built and sold Australia's largest technology media company. Our publications are recognised for breaking major stories and delivering detailed reporting on the financial, corporate and competitive issues affecting the technology and retail industries. We are debt-free, commercially secure and committed to maintaining a strong separation between editorial coverage and advertising.

📌 Business Journalist (North Sydney)
🏢 Brand Noise
📍 North Sydney