News Corp is offering a standout opportunity for an NSW State Political Reporter at The Daily Telegraph, based in Sydney. This is a front-line reporting role for a journalist who wants to break stories that set the agenda, dominate the news cycle and give subscribers the insight they can't get anywhere else.

You'll deliver exclusive, high-impact political journalism focused on NSW from Macquarie Street to the issues shaping households, businesses and communities across the state.

We're looking for someone who backs their instincts, moves fast, hunts hard and knows how to turn a lead into the story everyone else is forced to chase.

What's the role? Break exclusive NSW political stories that matter to our subscribers and drive the public conversation

Identify, develop and own sharp, relevant angles across state politics, policy, campaigns, government and the issues affecting people across NSW

Produce clean, accurate and engaging content across print, video and digital channels with a strong focus on exclusives and subscriber value

Drive subscription growth and digital audience engagement through original journalism that readers can't get elsewhere

Lead with ideas, energy and ambition, and bring a digital-first mindset to every story

Use audience data and analytics to spot trends, understand what resonates and sharpen coverage for maximum impact

Build strong contacts across state politics, government, opposition, advisers, stakeholders and communities across NSW

Bring public policy, power, personalities and political conflict to life in a way that is compelling, accessible and authoritative

Use the full range of digital storytelling tools, including video, live coverage, graphics and interactives,



to elevate your reporting

Who are you? You have strong newsroom and writing experience, with a solid understanding of politics, government and how policy becomes law

You know NSW politics or can quickly get across the players, pressure points and power shifts that matter

You're based in Sydney and ready to cover the state political round with urgency, tenacity and flair

You have first-rate interviewing skills, strong news judgement and the curiosity to chase the story behind the spin

You're competitive, self-driven and hungry to land exclusives

You're accurate, fast and meticulous, with excellent spelling and grammar

You understand what makes readers subscribe and how to deliver journalism that keeps them coming back

SEO and social media experience are an advantage

You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom

You care about telling stories that matter to the community and holding power to account

Why News Corp Australia Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia's most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and energetic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team,



and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

Exclusively ours

- Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

Perks & discounts

- Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

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.

Financial wellbeing

- Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

Helping you grow

- Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

Giving back

- Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

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? We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire

📌 State Political Reporter (Sydney)
🏢 News
📍 Sydney