News Corp is offering an exciting opportunity in the role of Political Reporter for The Daily Telegraph, based in Canberra or Sydney. In this role, you will source, write and produce compelling, exclusive multimedia journalism that will reach millions of Australians. We are seeking a passionate journalist who thrives on driving their own ideas to chase down leads, to get angles no one else has, and that everyone else will follow.
**About the role:**
+ Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging, and produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy
+ Drive subscription growth for the print and digital masthead and increase traffic to the website
+ Lead and inspire digital content through the story development of the highest quality
+ Use data analytics to find new trends and track what content is performing online. Use that information to deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage the community
+ Build genuine connections across the political and have a genuine interest in public policy and the contest of ideas.
+ Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics)
**Who are you?**
+ Previous writing and newsroom experience are essential as is an understanding of politics and the process of lawmaking.
+ Ideally, you already have a network from your community and either live in Canberra or commute during federal parliamentary sittings
+ Fantastic interviewing skills and a natural curiosity that drives you to discover the stories that will make an impact
+ A stickler for detail and excellent spelling and grammar
+ SEO and social media experience an advantage
+ Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the community
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?**
News Corp Australia is the nation’s number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport, and lifestyle. 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?**
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._**
**Category:**
State & Community Mastheads
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