Breaking News Reporter - The Age

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For more than 160 years, The Age has published Australia’s highest-quality journalism on local, national and international issues. Through our website and newspapers, we are the dominant masthead in Victoria, covering issues across politics, sport, business and culture. We encourage a wide range of views in our opinion pages to reflect the key debates of our time. In 2024, we remain in a stronger position than ever with 6 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making The Age Victoria’s most widely-read masthead.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Age is looking for a Breaking News Reporter to join their news team.
The role will partner directly with the editors of the masthead, as well as their counterparts at The Sydney Morning Herald in Sydney.

Day to day you will:

• Prepare clear, accurate, balanced, well-written stories in a timely manner
• Ensure all copy meets legal requirements
• Take ownership of stories/issues and follow up stories when appropriate
• Demonstrate excellent news judgment and knowledge of current affairs
• Ensure the highest standard of accuracy, ethics and editorial quality
• Meet agreed deadlines
• We are a seven-day newsroom and weekends and public holidays will be required
• The role is a hybrid position based in our Docklands office and will include day + night shifts (including weekends) on a rotating roster.

Please note there will be a writing test as part of the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we would like to see on your resume:

• Previous experience in a major newsroom
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to deliver to tight deadline
• Proven ability to quickly respond to breaking news and an ability to identify contacts for comment

Please refer the Job description for details