Breaking News Reporter
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and driven Breaking News Reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate is a professional with strong journalistic experience who is committed to accuracy and has the ability to think and write quickly. This role requires you to deliver fast-breaking news takes on stories of the day primarily for our digital platforms.
Day to day you will:
- Prepare clear accurate balanced well-written and well-researched stories in a timely manner that conform to style for publication across platforms.
- Ensure all copy meets legal requirements.
- Take ownership of stories/issues and follow up on them when appropriate.
- Demonstrate excellent news judgment and knowledge of current affairs.
- Ensure the highest standard of accuracy ethics and editorial quality.
- Meet agreed audience benchmarks and deadlines.
- Ability to fill in for other areas of the newsroom as needed.
Please note: This role works across rotating shifts including weekends.
Qualifications :
What youll bring:
- Strong journalistic background.
- Demonstrated previous experience in a major newsroom.
- Experience in breaking news and blog reporting.
- First-rate news judgment.
- Proven ability to quickly respond to breaking news and identify contacts for comment.
- Ability to work collaboratively across The Sydney Morning Herald The Age and national teams.
Additional Information :
Nine is Australias largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine youll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities helping drive the success of the countrys most trusted television radio digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together celebrate the big moments and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. Were evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas innovate and make your mark.
How we work
At Nine our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position this may include flexible hours hybrid work or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
- Access to Employee Exclusives program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands offering unique experiences behind-the-scenes access and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
More info at Nine Careers.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities and of all ages genders nationalities backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
