What's the role?
News Corp Australia is expanding its Education team and looking to recruit a specialist Education Reporter to curate and deliver compelling, high-quality education content across all State & Communities (S&C) mastheads including The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, Adelaide Advertiser and The Courier Mail.
This role can be performed from anywhere in Australia and is critical in driving digital engagement, informing readers on key public and private sector education issues, and supporting our national strategy through collaboration with local newsrooms.
Key Responsibilities
* Reporting to the National Education Editor, write national education content across print, digital, newsletters, and social media platforms.
* Help coordinate the education content calendar, key deadlines, and publication workflows.
* Assist audience engagement through data-led storytelling, tailored to reader interests and platform trends.
* Collaborate with S&C masthead teams and internal stakeholders to align content with national strategy and optimise reach.
* Champion innovation, collaborate with contributing journalists, and promote a diverse and inclusive newsroom culture.
Who are you?
* The ideal candidate will be experienced in journalism or content creation, with a strong focus on education topics.
* Proven ability to develop and execute content that drives audience engagement and growth.
* Strong understanding of digital publishing, audience analytics, and SEO best practices.
* Sound editorial judgment, ensuring content meets high standards of accuracy, legality, and relevance.
* Leadership skills to foster innovation, mentorship, and collaboration across teams.
* The successful candidate is innovative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic environment. They exhibit a passion for education journalism, uphold diversity in content and workplace culture, and are committed to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Benefits
* Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
* Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
* 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.
* Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money.
* Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
* Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives.
* Workplace Inclusion and facilities - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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! We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here (http://). In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.
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