The Chronicle is looking for an experienced court and general news reporter to join its successful digitally-focused team.
We're looking for a confident and agile journalist who can cover Toowoomba courts and major general news to provide engaging content and give our audience insight into the crimes that unfold in the community and how they're dealt with.
The role requires an enthusiastic and resilient writer with demonstrated ability who can bring the human element to the forefront of stories and give a fair and accurate account of proceedings.
This is a prime opportunity for a motivated reporter to take their career to the next level at a company that can provide an exciting career path and values people willing to move so they can grow professionally.
**What's the role?**
- Source and produce 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 without compromising on quality or accuracy
- Focus on online engagement and drive subscription growth
- Understand digital data and use it in planning content
**Who are you?**
- A confident and experienced journalist with demonstrated ability
- Thrives on the challenge of meeting business outcomes and reader expectations and actively looks to exceed them
- Strong news judgement and high level of accuracy
- Understands and has experience in digital storytelling
- 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
**What's in it for you?**
- Opportunity for ongoing career development through different pathways
- A creative and collaborative work environment
- The opportunity to work with some of Australia's most recognised and prestigious brands
- The chance to make a tangible difference in the community as part of Australia's most influential media organisation
**Who are we?**
The Chronicle is part of Australia's most influential media organisation. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from News Corp's digital and print products - more than any other media group in Australia.
**What's next?**
- Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!_