Company Description
The Australian Financial Review is the nation's premier business and politics publication, renowned for its incisive, independent and agenda-setting journalism. The Financial Review believes an innovative and entrepreneurial business community is critical to Australia’s future prosperity in an increasingly connected world. Our focus is Australia but our mindset is global; we are as committed to covering the corporate and political stories that will shape the new economy as we are to reporting on the establishment. We believe that it is important for our newsroom to celebrate success and scrutinise misconduct. Financial Review readers want to make up their own minds, which means our editorial mission is to be impartial, informative and accountable. The Financial Review is home to Australia's top journalists, all of whom work tirelessly to produce trusted, timely and engaging content with a focus on digital audiences and contemporary forms of storytelling.
Job Description
We are looking for a Melbourne-based journalist who will report on Victorian political and economic issues for a national audience. You will be part of the Financial Review’s national team, which covers politics, policy, economics and human-interest stories for a business-focused audience.
In this role you will:
- Jump enthusiastically on breaking news and file to tight deadlines.
- Generate unique story ideas to lead the news agenda and cover a broad range of political, economic and social issues.
- Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, timely reports that conform to Financial Review style.
- Work ethically and maintain high standards of independence, accuracy and quality.
- Write articles which offer context and analysis of major news or issues, as required.
- Be proactive about the visual presentation of stories, including by commissioning accompanying photography and graphics.
- Maintain and expand a network of reliable, authoritative contacts.
Qualifications
What we would like to see:
- Previous experience as a reporter, or experience in business or politics combined with very strong writing skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of Victorian politics, the main players and the key issues for Victoria’s business community.
- Evidence of solid editorial judgement – from nailing an angle to pitching your own stories.
- A passion for news and current affairs, as well as business and economics.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, including an ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Very strong writing skills across news, features and other formats.
- Experience working as a team player, preferably in a newsroom environment.
- Ability to deliver sophisticated analysis of major news and issues.
- Experience in digital article production – including writing headlines and write-offs, image selection and search engine optimisation – or a willingness to learn.
Additional Information
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.
