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You will be an aspiring newsroom leader who is an organised self-starter with a knack for mentoring staff and recognising and editing quality content that appeals to our audience and drives online engagement.
This is a prime opportunity for a motivated leader to take their career to the next level in a vibrant city at a company that can provide an exciting career path.
About the role:
Oversee and drive daily content for online and print
Manage news, event and content planning
Identify biggest stories of the day and drive through to publication
Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Lead journalists to drive subscriber growth and retention
Oversee the generation of engaging content and search for fresh stories that are not already breaking
Who are you?
An aspiring newsroom leader with exceptional news judgment
Extensive reporting, editing and social media experience
Solid print and digital experience and ability to drive audience growth
Experience overseeing the writing of quality content to tight deadlines is desired
You are a team player with excellent communication skills and knowledge of an extensive range of topics
Willing to embrace change and demonstrate agility in a fast-paced sector
A self-starter who can maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management and knows how to balance priorities
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?
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. It is also a major partner to advance business and industry in the region.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit
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 under the DEI section.
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Advertising, Arts & Media 5,001-10,000 employees
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 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple print, video, audio and digital 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.
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 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple print, video, audio and digital 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.
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