The Australian Financial Review is a leading business and politics publication, known for its incisive, independent and agenda-setting journalism.
The publication believes an innovative and entrepreneurial business community is critical to Australia's future prosperity in an increasingly connected world.
As a Legal Affairs Reporter, you will lead the publication's coverage of the legal sector, focusing on key firms and legal personalities, their performance, significant movements, and major court decisions and appointments.
Day to day you will:
* Break news on big firms, including their financial performance, strategic/personnel changes, legal policy issues and misconduct.
* Cover the broader professional services sector, including accounting and consulting, as required.
* Work with various story formats, from live blogs to long-form features and newsletters.
* Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts throughout the legal sector.
* Collaborate with other journalists and editors on coverage plans and projects.
* Work with editors and journalists to ensure publication coverage is accurate and up to date.
For this role, we are looking for someone who has:
What you'll bring:
* Previous experience as a journalist.
* Legal training, experience and/or contacts would be an advantage.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* Strong writing skills across various formats, including news and features.
* Experience working as a team player, preferably within a newsroom environment.
* Experience in digital article production including headline writing and image selection, or a willingness to learn.
Our company offers:
* 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
* Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
* Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
* Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
We value diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. We recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives.