Political Reporter
Core
Produce accurate, original, and timely political news articles, updates, and analysis across federal, state, and international politics for News24.com.au and digital platforms.
Role type
Political Reporter (Journalist)
Builds
Original reporting, breaking news updates, and digital content for News24.com.au and digital platforms.
Domain
Australian Politics / Journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (news articles, analysis pieces)
Required skills
Political knowledge (Australian federal/state/international), original reporting, breaking news coverage, source verification, fact-checking, CMS proficiency, digital publishing workflows, deadline management, stakeholder networking
Preferred skills
Network of political contacts (politicians, press secretaries, advisers, public servants), multi-platform content creation
Responsibilities
Produce accurate, original, and timely political news articles, updates, and analysis pieces; Respond swiftly to breaking political developments; Pursue original political stories with initiative; Publish and format political content accurately across News24.com.au; Manage multiple stories simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC)