Banking Reporter Job Description
We are seeking an ambitious and energetic reporter to strengthen our coverage of the banking and financial services sector.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Breaking News: Develop authoritative coverage of Australia's banking sector, including regulatory actions, major deals, executive moves, and policy developments impacting the financial system.
2. Financial Institutions: Report on a broad range of financial institutions, such as retail and investment banks, superannuation funds, and fintech firms, with clear, accessible financial reporting and analysis.
3. Multi-Platform Journalism: Create engaging, multi-platform journalism—from digital and print to podcasts and video—filing clean, reader-focused stories with sharp headlines and strong news value.
4. Original Stories: Develop original, subscriber-focused stories that go beyond the news cycle, while managing multiple assignments and delivering timely, insightful company and sector coverage.
5. Collaboration: Collaborate across the newsroom and support the Business Editor, including newsletter contributions, long-form assignments, and occasional Sunday shifts as part of a roster.
Requirements:
1. Journalism Experience: At least three years' proven journalism experience with a demonstrated ability to break stories.
2. Sourcing Information: A good understanding of how to source information from courts, regulators, and financial filings.
3. Networking: A strong commitment to building a network of contacts and generating original story ideas.
4. Time Management: The ability to work calmly to tight deadlines, strong news judgement and the ability to work independently while taking direction.
5. Reporting Experience: Prior experience reporting on banking, finance, or business news.
6. Digital Journalism: A digital-first approach to journalism and excellent attention to detail. This includes search engine optimisation tools, planning display elements such as pictures and custom thumbnails, organising and listing planned stories appropriately.
7. Expertise: A strong interest in banking, financial markets, economic policy, or the ability to develop expertise quickly.
Benefits:
* Access to Publications: Exclusively ours – access to publications and products from across the industry.
* Health & Wellbeing: Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym).
* Time Off: A range of leave options to support personal needs and moments that matter in life.
* Growth Opportunities: Development opportunities 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.
* Inclusion: Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.
About Us:
We are a leading 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 our digital and print products.