Role Summary
The Western Star has a proud heritage of covering the news that matters to readers and is looking for an agile reporter to continue that tradition in a fast-paced, digitally focused environment.
We're seeking an enthusiastic and resilient individual who can build rapport with a wide range of people and deliver engaging, high-quality content that resonates with readers.
This role involves sourcing and creating compelling stories, delivering relevant content that engages existing subscribers and attracts new readers, working under deadline pressure to cover breaking stories, focusing on online engagement, and driving subscription growth.
About You
* You thrive on meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively look to exceed them.
* You have strong news judgment and interview skills, experience in digital storytelling, and a willingness to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector.
* You are a self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management, understand social media, SEO, and digital data, and have the ability to project plan and anticipate visual and online needs.
* You are detail-oriented, able to stay calm under pressure, and know how to balance priorities.
* You hold a valid driver's license.
News Benefits
News benefits include exclusively ours - access to publications and products from across the News Corp family, health & wellbeing advice, support, and facilities, time off leave options, helping you grow development opportunities, financial wellbeing support, perks & discounts, giving back, and workplace inclusion and facilities.
About Us
We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, standing for together we inform, advocate, and inspire all Australians for a better Australia. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.