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Breaking News Reporter

1 month ago

North Sydney, Australia Fairfax Media. Full time

Company Description

The Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the country, having recently celebrated 190 years in print. We have a rich history of courageous, quality and independent journalism. In 2023, we remain in a stronger position than ever with more than 9 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making the Herald Australia’s most widely-read masthead.

Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers. We are passionate about what we do and we are always looking for ways improve. We support each other as a team and we encourage diversity of opinion. We embrace the rich history that comes with working for the Herald whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.

Job Description

The SMH is hiring two talented writers These positions will cover breaking news and/or writing a daily blog, working closely with digital editors and reporting to the News Director. 

Day to day you will:

Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, well-written and well-researched stories in a timely manner that conform to style for publication across platforms. Ensure all copy meets legal requirements. Take ownership of stories/issues and follow up stories when appropriate. Demonstrate excellent news judgment and knowledge of current affairs. Ensure the highest standard of accuracy, ethics and editorial quality. Meet agreed audience benchmarks and deadlines. We are a seven-day newsroom so some weekends and public holidays will be required. Ability to fill in for other areas of the newsroom as required.

Qualifications

In order to thrive in this position, strong journalistic experience is required with the ability to think fast, write fast but always be committed to accuracy.

What we would like to see on your resume:

Strong journalistic background. Demonstrated previous experience in a major newsroom Experience in breaking news and/or blog reporting  First rate news judgement. Proven ability to quickly respond to breaking news and an ability to identify contacts for comment. Ability to work collaboratively across The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and national teams Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Additional Information

Life at Nine : 

Nine is a people business. Being part of the team means you’ll be in a culture that promotes creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, is open to feedback, rewards impact and ensures everyone is heard. Importantly, you'll receive the following:

Career development and quality training Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym Discounts on products and services with corporate partners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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