Nsw Political Correspondent

**What’s the role?**

The Australian is seeking a sharp, driven and well-connected **NSW Political Correspondent** to lead our coverage of state politics for a discerning national audience.

This is a dynamic and high-profile position offering the opportunity to break exclusive stories, provide authoritative political reporting, and shape the national conversation. The role suits an ambitious journalist who combines a deep understanding of NSW politics with the ability to write with clarity, urgency and insight for a national masthead.

**Responsibilities**

+ Provide accurate, timely and engaging coverage of NSW politics, with The Australian’s national readership front of mind.

+ Be predominantly based at NSW Parliament, ensuring the state’s major political developments are covered with rigour and authority.

+ Break exclusive stories and develop in-depth features that reveal the inner workings of government and the impact of policy across NSW communities.

+ Work closely with the NSW bureau chief and collaborate with the Canberra bureau to contribute to federal coverage, where relevant to NSW.

+ Contribute to major state-based news stories in tandem with colleagues in the Sydney bureau.

+ File clean, accurate copy to deadline, in accordance with legal and editorial standards.

+ Build and maintain a broad and trusted network of political, policy and community contacts.

+ Ensure all content is published to a high digital standard, including story builds and audience engagement strategies.

**Who are you?**

+ Proven experience covering state or federal politics, or demonstrable knowledge of the state’s political landscape and key players.

+ A strong record of breaking news and delivering exclusives at a national or major metropolitan outlet.

+ An established network of contacts across politics, government, and the community sector.

+ Solid digital journalism skills, or a willingness to develop proficiency in digital production and audience engagement tools.

+ The ability to report on national and foreign affairs topics where they intersect with NSW politics and policy.

+ Strong editorial judgement and a willingness to lead the news agenda.

+ Sound knowledge of defamation law, court reporting restrictions and media codes of practice.

+ A flexible, can-do attitude with the capacity to work outside regular hours, including weekends, when the news cycle demands.

This is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s most influential national newspaper and help shape the coverage of one of the country’s most politically significant states

**News Benefits**

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
+ **Exclusively ours** - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

+ **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.

+ **Helping you grow** - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition

+ **Financial wellbeing** - Support on making the most of your money

+ **Perks & discounts** - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

+ **Giving back** - Make a difference to our communities.

+ **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 Australia’s number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from our digital and print products - more than any other media group in Australia.

**What’s next?**

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._

**Category**:
The Australian & Prestige

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