Business and Finance Reporter

About the role

The business section of The West Australian and The Nightly is looking for a reporter to support the Digital Editor and the National News Director (Business). You will guide business and finance content direction for both websites and help promote content through external channels. The role suits someone with excellent writing and communication skills, sound news judgment, a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to multi-task.

Key responsibilities

• Source, write and publish original business and/or finance stories for the website.
• Write and edit content, including headlines, captions and embedded media.
• Edit content using images and infographics to maximise its potential.
• Write and edit newsletters, newsletter content and stories.
• Use social media for story discovery, promotion and research, and create social media assets to promote business and finance content.
• Identify emerging business and financial trends and turn them into digital content.
• Use news judgment and analytical tools to maximise story visibility.
• Conduct professional, thorough interviews and maintain awareness of legal and ethical issues in reporting.
• Represent the company professionally and courteously, and continuously upskill on technology and digital trends.

Required profile

• A journalism degree and/or experience in the media industry, or a financial background with an interest in media and storytelling.
• An interest in, or desire to learn about, finance and business.
• High literacy, attention to detail, good interview and communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Flexibility for a seven-day newsroom, including occasional weekends and late hours.

What we offer

• An inclusive, diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up.
• Employee benefits and discounts across retail, dining and entertainment.
• Paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Wellbeing initiatives including a free on-site gym, complimentary parking and EV charging bays.

Only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.