Digital News Scriptwriter – Economics & Property (YouTube) Sydney
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Job Summary
Benefits:
Package: Highly Competitive Salary (based on experience and skills)
Location: Sydney (in-office)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role:
Are you passionate about telling research-driven stories that matter both in Australia and around the world Freedom Property Investors is looking for a creative fast-thinking journalist with experience in writing scripts for news-style content who can make global and local current affairs clear engaging and shareable for YouTube audiences.
Youll research pitch and write scripts turning breaking news and major economic policy and property developments into compelling teleprompter-ready content. Your work will help Australians understand whats happening in the world and why it matters locally with a strong focus on accuracy depth and real-world impact. High performers could step into leadership within six months.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Monitor News
Pitch & Develop Stories
Scriptwriting & Video Production
Who You Are
Requirements:
Preferred:
Why Youll Love This Role
You wont just research current affairs but youll bring global and local stories to life for Australians. From breaking international developments to trends shaping Australia your work will inform entertain and spark conversations. Excel here and leadership opportunities await within six months.
Package: Highly Competitive Salary (based on experience and skills)
Location: Sydney (in-office)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role:
Are you passionate about telling research-driven stories that matter both in Australia and around the world Freedom Property Investors is looking for a creative fast-thinking journalist with experience in writing scripts for news-style content who can make global and local current affairs clear engaging and shareable for YouTube audiences.
Youll research pitch and write scripts turning breaking news and major economic policy and property developments into compelling teleprompter-ready content. Your work will help Australians understand whats happening in the world and why it matters locally with a strong focus on accuracy depth and real-world impact. High performers could step into leadership within six months.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Monitor News
- Keep up with global events and their implications for Australia with a strong focus on economic trends property markets government policy and major global developments.
- Proactively track Australian economic updates housing market movements policy changes and major announcements.
- Analyse multiple high-quality sources to understand the full picture behind headlines and identify what is truly significant.
- Determine which stories are most relevant and impactful for daily coverage not just what is trending.
- Research daily topics and generate at least three strong well-justified story ideas every day for the team to review.
Pitch & Develop Stories
- Identify high-impact timely stories that are significant enough to educate and influence audience understanding.
- Craft strong angles that clearly explain whats happening why it matters and what it means for Australians.
- Combine multiple data sources reports and viewpoints into a single cohesive narrative.
Scriptwriting & Video Production
- Write highly engaging research-driven scripts that are YouTube-ready clear and compelling.
- Produce a minimum of 2 high-quality scripts per day each designed for 15 to 20 minute videos.
- Ensure scripts are backed by credible data statistics and verifiable sources that can be cross-checked.
- Deliver scripts that are engaging emphatic and structured for retention while maintaining editorial credibility.
- Translate complex economic policy and global developments into clear impactful storytelling for a general audience.
- Adapt stories for digital formats including shorts clips explainers and other audience-friendly formats.
- Work with editors researchers and management to polish scripts and maximize engagement.
- Continuously improve content based on analytics feedback and audience response.
Who You Are
- A research-first thinker who values accuracy depth and credibility as much as speed
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data reports and policy impacts
- Naturally curious and constantly across global and Australian economic and current affairs developments
- Able to identify what is truly important vs just noise in the news cycle
- Creative storyteller who can turn complex data-heavy topics into engaging narratives
Requirements:
- 3-5 years in journalism scriptwriting research or digital content creation (experience in news-style or current affairs content highly valued)
- Proven ability to write long-form spoken-word scripts (1520 minutes)
- Exceptional research skills with the ability to synthesize multiple credible sources into a single well-supported narrative
- Strong understanding of economics property policy or current affairs is highly desirable
- Ability to work at pace while maintaining high accuracy and data integrity
- Comfortable producing high-volume high-quality output under daily deadlines
Preferred:
- Degree in Journalism Communications or related field.
- Experience covering international and Australian current affairs.
- Understanding of YouTube storytelling retention techniques and social media trends.
- Awareness of local cultural political and social conversations in Australia.
Why Youll Love This Role
You wont just research current affairs but youll bring global and local stories to life for Australians. From breaking international developments to trends shaping Australia your work will inform entertain and spark conversations. Excel here and leadership opportunities await within six months.
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