Sport Reporter

1 week ago

Docklands, Australia The Age Full time

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company - the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want - across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

**Job Description**:
The Age is looking for a news-breaker who can unpick the business and politics of racing. You will report to the Sport Editor and be part of a team of high-performing and talented journalists.

Day to day you will:

- Provide quality sport coverage, particularly on racing, that meets defined subscriber audience targets and deadlines
- Consistently generate richly reported news, interviews, features and premium content, particularly associated with major events including the Melbourne spring racing carnival.
- Pitch unique story ideas to the sports editor
- Cultivate and leverage contacts at Melbourne’s key racing institutions.
- Generate agenda-setting news with a focus on major racing events
- Ensure all copy meets legal requirements
- Demonstrate excellent news judgment and knowledge of key content areas
- Ensure the highest standard of accuracy, ethics and editorial quality.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in the newsroom
- Produce stories that convey the importance of racing to Melbourne, including insights on the personalities and issues in the sport.
- Attend major race meetings and other events in your round

**Qualifications**:
The role requires a multi-skilled journalist with a strong understanding of horse racing and the ability to write compelling stories.

What we would like to see on your resume:

- Experience in a digital-first newsroom and a proven ability to report deeply and break news
- Strong knowledge of and expertise in horse racing and the industry.
- Broad knowledge and interest in a range of sports, and how they relate to other topics
- Excellent digital storytelling and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated strong writing skills with a commitment to accuracy and balance

Additional Information
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