Job Description
Company Description
The Age has been Victoria’s most widely read masthead for 170 years. Reaching millions of readers each month with top-quality journalism across politics, sport, business, and culture. By joining our diverse and passionate team, you will drive innovation and contribute to shaping the future of journalism while honouring our rich history in Australia’s most advanced newsroom.
Job Description
As a highly motivated Reporter for The Age, you will deliver high-level breaking news, data-driven analysis, and compelling features across our premier digital and print platforms. You will play a critical role in shaping culture and sparking vital conversations for over 6 million monthly readers. This is an opportunity to join a passionate team of Australia’s best journalists and contribute to a 170-year legacy of excellence and innovation.
Day to day you will:
- Generate unique content ideas and regularly break agenda-setting exclusive stories for the daily and weekly news cycle.
- Prepare accurate, balanced, and well-researched reports that maintain the highest standards of ethics and editorial quality.
- Utilise excellent news judgment to meet the fast-paced demands of a modern, 24-hour digital news outlet.
- Proactively develop and manage trusted relationships with political, public service, and community contacts.
- Collaborate effectively across The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and various national Metro teams.
- Consistently meet agreed audience benchmarks and deadlines while exploring every side of the story.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
- A strong journalistic background with demonstrated professional writing experience.
- First-rate news judgment and an extensive, up-to-date knowledge of current affairs.
- The proven ability to identify, articulate, and develop high-quality, impactful stories.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills to navigate a complex media environment.
- The ability to build and maintain diverse relationships across government, interest groups, and emergency services.
- An adaptable mindset, ready to take creative risks and learn quickly in a digital-first newsroom.
Additional Information
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:
- 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.
More info at Nine Careers.
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.
