Reporter, Mackay

2 weeks ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia News Corp Australia Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

What's the role?

The award-winning Daily Mercury is looking for a confident and experienced journalist to join the team who can help readers understand the complex issues that matter.

The role requires a writer with demonstrated ability who isn't afraid to ask tough questions and tackle some of the region's most important issues like mining, industry and politics.

The best candidate will be skilled in news gathering, able to build rapport with key contacts, have a solid grasp of social media and the ability to pitch and deliver engaging, high-quality content.

The masthead has recently relaunched a successful print product so while the focus is on digital-first storytelling and online engagement the ability to put together in-depth packages for a print audience is also required.

About the role:

Source and create compelling stories that resonate with an audience

Deliver relevant content that both engages our existing subscribers and attracts new readers

Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment to cover breaking stories without compromising on quality or accuracy

Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth

Demonstrate initiative to seek out stories that are not already breaking and identify unique angles that drive conversation and move the issue forward

Digest digital data and use it in planning content

Turn what can sometimes be dry topics into engaging reads

Who are you?

Thrives on the challenge of meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively looks to exceed them

Ability to cut through political speak and break down complex mining issues.

Strong news judgment and interview skills

Understands and has experience in digital storytelling as well as print

Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector

Self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management

Understands social media, SEO, digital data

Harding working, detail-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure

Able to build and maintain a solid network of valuable contacts

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 proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek. 

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

What's next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit

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.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit under the DEI section.



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