Brisbane Times is seeking an experienced and driven Reporter to join our team. The successful candidate will be a news-breaking journalist with a proven ability to write authoritatively across diverse topics. The reporter will pitch stories for Queensland and national audiences that contribute to subscription growth at Brisbane Times and Nine’s metro mastheads, including The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Day to day you will:
- Generate unique content ideas for daily and weekly news cycles, and for Queensland and national audiences.
- Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, timely, well-written, and well-researched reports for publication on our website and social platforms.
- Maintain an extensive network of contacts and sources.
- Demonstrate excellent news judgment and knowledge of current affairs.
- Take ownership of stories/issues and follow up when appropriate.
- Meet agreed audience benchmarks and deadlines.
We have two positions available, one permanent and one 12-month contract opportunity. Please note shift work and weekend work will be required.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
- Demonstrated experience working in a major metropolitan newsroom.
- Strong journalistic background and first-rate news judgment.
- Proven ability to identify, articulate, and develop intelligent, agenda-setting journalism.
- Strong inter-personal effectiveness, ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with teams across different locations.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Additional Information
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
- Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
- Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.