Role Overview
Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging for the local and wider Far North community. Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy. Develop stories from the concept stage through to digital publication.
Responsibilities
* Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website.
* Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality.
* Use data analytics to find new trends and deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage.
* Build genuine connections across local audiences, businesses, sports teams, political leaders and families.
* Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics).
Qualifications
* Previous writing and newsroom experience preferred.
* Fantastic interviewing skills and a curiosity that drives you to discover stories that make an impact.
* A stickler for detail and excellent spelling and grammar.
* SEO and social media experience an advantage.
* Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environment.
* Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community.
About Cairns Post
Cairns Post is a 140‐year‐old iconic brand that continues to deliver local news and information to its readers. It remains constantly in touch with readers and advertisers, looking for ways to make Cairns' biggest daily newspaper even better. It advocates for our community and is an integral and trusted part of the daily lives of everyone in this bustling regional city.
Benefits
* Access to publications and products from across the NewsCorp family.
* Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings.
* Health & wellbeing support, including advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
* Time off options: parental leave, birthday leave, volunteer leave, career break and compassionate leave.
* Financial wellbeing support.
* Initiatives and programs that support wellbeing and professional growth, such as tailored development opportunities and leadership programmes.
* Giving back opportunities through volunteer initiatives and company‐organised charity drives.
* Workplace inclusion and facilities: employee‐resource groups, accessibility to multi‐faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity.
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