What's the role?
We are looking for a dynamic political reporter to join our team. Based in the Canberra Press Gallery, this role covers federal politics for The Courier-Mail, Sunday Mail, and Queensland regional mastheads.
To be successful, you will:
1. Break exclusive stories for digital and print
2. Write compelling commentary and analysis on federal issues
3. Have a passion for the story behind politics and understand government decisions
4. Possess a well-established network of political contacts
You should be someone with experience in political reporting, a desire to understand what’s happening and why, and the ability to analyze core issues quickly. You must write clearly and concisely, monitor news sources constantly, and have an eye for detail. Your work should be accurate, and you should be capable of meeting multiple tight deadlines.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Source and produce exclusive political stories and analysis for print, web, social media, and video
2. Adapt content to meet digital demands
3. Engage existing subscribers and attract new readers
4. Build a network of contacts
5. Some weekend work may be required
Who are you?
We are looking for someone passionate about political reporting, with strong writing skills, a network of contacts, and the ability to deliver engaging content under tight deadlines.
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