CareerPlan

Breaking News Reporter for the Australian Bureau

Sydney, New South WalesRemoteFull-timeA$85k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-13
Remote

Core

Breaking news reporter covering U.S. politics, world news, entertainment, sport, and media for a global audience.

Role type

Senior IC breaking news reporter

Builds

News articles and scoops for The Daily Beast's U.S. and global audience

Domain

Journalism / U.S. Politics / Global News

Required skills

Breaking news reporting, investigative sourcing, interview conducting, CMS proficiency, social media fluency, fast-paced writing, deadline management

Preferred skills

Experience with American publications, lived experience in the U.S., knowledge of U.S. political figures and administration

Technologies

CMS systems

Responsibilities

Identify and pitch stories, write intelligent copy, collaborate with editors, locate original sources, conduct interviews, adapt to new systems, monitor news outlets for scoops

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC