QLD - BHS Cnr Mayne Road & Campbell Street Bowen Hills
Full time
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What's the role?
We are seeking an experienced and energetic crime reporter to join our Brisbane newsroom.
Working as a core member of our dedicated crime desk, you will focus on high-impact reporting: breaking exclusive stories, covering live police operations and news incidents for our digital, print and social platforms.
This role is for a dedicated journalist who can break exclusive news, write engaging content, leverage social media and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Break exclusive crime stories to set the daily agenda.
- Report on-the-ground at breaking news incidents filing quickly and accurately for digital and print.
- Package stories using digital tools (graphics, video and audio) to reach and retain readers.
- Build and maintain an extensive network of contacts.
Who are you?
- An experienced crime reporter who can generate your own stories.
- A journalist with an extensive and reliable network of contacts.
- Strong writing, editing and communication skills; capable of working independently and with the broader team under tight deadlines.
- Skilled at using digital tools including video.
- Willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends and as major events break.
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 perks 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 all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have
📌 Crime Reporter (Brisbane)
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