Digital Reporter - Combat Sports - Fox Sports
Work type: Full time, Contract
Location: Artarmon
Categories: Content
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Join our fast-paced Sports Editorial team, where we bring brilliant storytelling to life across our digital platforms - driving growth and awareness of sport both in Australia and internationally.
We are currently seeking a Digital Reporter - Combat Sports to join our dynamic team.
In this high-energy role, you'll be responsible for creating compelling editorial content across all foxsports.com.au platforms, as well as supporting our social media channels. Your focus will be on delivering timely, high-quality coverage that drives Pay-Per-View conversions, increases user engagement, and grows our audience base.
Your responsibilities
- Produce and edit high-quality, timely content with a focus on increasing user engagement, audience growth, and subscriptions
- Pitch and develop original story ideas that align with the editorial strategy, particularly around Pay-Per-View events and major fights
- Stay on top of major issues and events across combat sports to ensure comprehensive coverage of breaking news, live events, and trending topics
- Promote content effectively across the website and social media platforms using compelling headlines, engaging story sells, images, and video
- Take ownership of digital performance metrics, using data insights to understand user behaviour and refine content to meet audience demand
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience reporting for a digital sports news network.
- Proven track record of working in innovative digital news environments, delivering compelling stories across multiple platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Combat Sports is essential, with a broad understanding of other major sports considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with editorial and production teams.
- Passionate about sports, with a talent for engaging wide audiences through creative and informative storytelling.
- Skilled in leveraging social media platforms to amplify content, drive traffic, and grow digital audiences.
- Reliable, proactive, and adaptable - always ready to respond to evolving priorities and editorial needs (Flexible and willing to work weekends to support live combat events and breaking news coverage)
A career with us means working across one or more of our brands including Foxtel, Hubbl, Kayo Sports, BINGE, Flash, Fox Sports and Foxtel Media. When you join, the Perks at Work are taken care of:
- You’re part of Fox Flex, our hybrid way of working with time spent at home and on campus
- Free & discounted products including Foxtel, Hubbl, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports and BINGE
- Special days away from work for Birthday, Cultural & Volunteer Leave
- Access to our holistic Fox Fit wellbeing program
- Generous ergonomics allowance for your WFH set up
- Company-wide meeting-free lunch hours and Friday afternoons
A note to recruitment agencies - we have this role covered. There is no need to get in touch, we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Advertised: 18 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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