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What's the role?
The Advertiser, Adelaide's leading daily newspaper, is committed to delivering high-quality journalism that informs, engages, and inspires our readers. We are seeking a talented Data Journalist to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of providing insightful and impactful news coverage.
What's the role?
The Advertiser, Adelaide's leading daily newspaper, is committed to delivering high-quality journalism that informs, engages, and inspires our readers. We are seeking a talented Data Journalist to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of providing insightful and impactful news coverage.
As a Data Journalist, you will play a crucial role in transforming complex data sets into compelling narratives and visually engaging infographics. Your work will help our readers understand and interpret data-driven stories, enhancing their overall news experience.
You will collaborate with reporters, editors, and designers to create innovative and informative content that resonates with our audience.
This role can be based in any of our head offices nationwide
Your Day To Day
* Analyse and interpret large data sets to identify newsworthy stories and trends.
* Develop and produce data-driven stories that are accurate, engaging, and informative.
* Create visually appealing infographics and data visualisations using tools such as Flourish and Infogram.
* Collaborate with editorial and design teams to integrate data visualisations into news articles and features.
* Ensure all data visualisations are accurate, clear, and effectively communicate the intended message.
* Stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in data journalism and visualisation.
* Contribute to the development of data journalism best practices within the newsroom.
Who are you?
* Proven experience as a Data Journalist or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio of data-driven stories and visualisations.
* Proficiency in data visualisation tools, particularly Flourish and Infogram.
* Strong storytelling skills with the ability to convey complex information in an accessible and engaging manner.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Familiarity with data analysis software and programming languages is a plus.
* A degree in journalism, data science, or a related field is preferred.
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
* Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
* 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.
* Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) 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.
* Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms
Who are we?
We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.
What's next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
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