Regional Reporter Ballarat
Core
Identify and develop engaging news stories (crime, court, local government, development, education, human interest, sport, business) for the Ballarat community and lead digital content creation.
Role type
Regional reporter (mid-senior level)
Builds
News articles, digital content (interactives, video, graphics), and social media campaigns for News Corp's Ballarat masthead.
Domain
Journalism / Regional Media
Required skills
Investigative reporting, community networking, digital storytelling, data analytics, SEO, social media management, interviewing, copy editing
Preferred skills
Experience in regional centers, video production, interactive content creation
Responsibilities
Identify and develop stories across crime, court, local government, development, education, human interest, sport, and business; build genuine connections across the community; lead and inspire digital content; use data analytics to track content performance; use social media to drive subscription growth and traffic.
Seniority
Mid-Senior