Sydney Prestige Property Reporter

Company Description

The Sydney Morning Herald, recently celebrated 190 years of independent journalism. Reaching millions readers each month across print and online, it is Australia's most widely-read masthead. Working with us means you'll contribute to a storied legacy and gain unparalleled opportunities for career growth and impact in the media industry.

The property team at The Sydney Morning Herald is looking for a Sydney prestige property reporter to write our flagship Title Deeds column and cover who's buying and selling Sydney's top-end homes.

The ideal candidate will take a keen interest in the boldface names trading the most exclusive addresses in Sydney, and the luxury homes that they buy, hold, renovate and sell.

Reporting to the national property editor, this is a senior role in the property team that requires regularly breaking exclusive stories in a highly competitive round. Advanced skills in cultivating, maintaining and managing contacts are required, along with a high-level ability to access and interpret public records.

This is a 12-month parental leave contract role.

Day to day you will:

• Cover the Sydney prestige property market for a highly engaged audience.
• Write the much-loved regular Title Deeds column, breaking exclusive news stories every week about Sydney mansion sales of $10 million-plus.
• Maintain working relationships with Sydney's upper-end real estate agents, and visit some of Sydney's finest homes.
• Comb public records for news leads, and to back up tips and flesh out news stories.
• Cover the upper-end home renovation scene, including plans for alterations and additions.
• Think visually, focus on our audience and consider feedback from analytics, including collaborating with the national property editor on story illustration and headlines.
• Attend to sensitive news stories in conjunction with the national property editor, senior editors and in-house lawyers.

What you'll bring:

• A keen interest in the high-end property market, and either a broad knowledge of the topic and a range of contacts - or a willingness to learn fast.
• Advanced newsroom experience and a track record as a self-starter who can work independently.
• Some experience searching and understanding public records, or an enthusiasm to learn.
• High-level news judgement and an ability to problem-solve.
• Experience meeting deadlines and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent copy and strong attention to detail.

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's 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. We're 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:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll 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.