News Corp Australia’s news coverage footprint is expanding with an exciting new opportunity for a Reporter in Wollongong, NSW working as a Hyperlocal NSW Reporter. We are seeking a passionate journalist who thrives on driving their own ideas for engaging digital content and has a genuine interest in advocating for the local community.

- Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging for the local and wider NSW communities
- Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy
- Develop stories from the concept stage to their digital publication
- Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website
- Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality
- Use data analytics to find new trends and track what content is performing online. Use that information to deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage the community
- Build genuine connections across local businesses, sports teams, political leaders, families and citizens
- Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics)

Who are you?

- Previous writing and newsroom experience would be ideal, experience in courts coverage, local and state government, highly desirable
- Ideally you already have a network from the local community and know the south coast of NSW
- Fantastic interviewing skills and a natural curiosity that drives you to discover the stories that will make an impact
- A stickler for detail and excellent spelling and grammar
- SEO and social media experience an advantage
- Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community

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 dynamic, 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 perks

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 qualified 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 all Australians, for a better Australia.

What's the role?

News Corp Australia’s news coverage footprint is expanding with an exciting new opportunity for a Reporter in Wollongong, NSW working as a Hyperlocal NSW Reporter. We are seeking a passionate journalist who thrives on driving their own ideas for engaging digital content and has a genuine interest in advocating for the local community.

- Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging for the local and wider NSW communities
- Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy
- Develop stories from the concept stage to their digital publication
- Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website
- Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality
- Use data analytics to find new trends and track what content is performing online. Use that information to deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage the community
- Build genuine con

📌 Reporter Wollongong (Sydney)
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