Company Description
The Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the country, having recently celebrated 190 years in print. We have a rich history of courageous, quality and independent journalism. In 2024, we remain in a stronger position than ever with more than 9 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making the Herald Australia’s most widely-read masthead.
Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers. We are passionate about what we do and we are always looking for ways to do it better. We support each other as a team and we encourage diversity of opinion. We embrace the rich history that comes with working for the Herald whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.
Job Description
The Sydney Morning Herald Sports Reporter role will be a key position, combining breaking news, analysis and feature-writing capability at the highest-level.
The successful candidate will be an experienced journalist, with a good range of contacts and the ability to write with confidence across a number of sports.
Day to day you will:
- Deliver unique, high-quality coverage for the daily and weekly news cycle
- Attend live matches, press conferences and events as required
- React quickly to breaking news stories, including under deadline pressure
- Demonstrate excellent news judgement and knowledge of issues in the round and in the wider community
- Ensure all copy meets legal requirements, and the highest standard of accuracy, ethics and editorial quality
Qualifications
What we would like to see on your resume:
- Demonstrated journalist experience (sport writing is highly regarded)
- Genuine interest and knowledge in writing about sport
- An understanding of different ways of engaging our audiences, particularly in digital
- An abundance of ideas, energy and the ability to work well as part of a team
- Excellent writing skills.
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.
