[Hiring] Education Reporter @News Corp Australia

Role Description

News Corp Australia is expanding its Education team and looking to recruit a specialist Education Reporter to curate and deliver compelling, high-quality education content across all State & Communities (S&C) mastheads including The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, Adelaide Advertiser and The Courier Mail. This role can be performed from anywhere in Australia and is critical in driving digital engagement, informing readers on key public and private sector education issues, and supporting our national strategy through collaboration with local newsrooms.

• Reporting to the National Education Editor, write national education content across print, digital, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Help coordinate the education content calendar, key deadlines, and publication workflows.
• Assist audience engagement through data-led storytelling, tailored to reader interests and platform trends.
• Collaborate with S&C masthead teams and internal stakeholders to align content with national strategy and optimise reach.
• Champion innovation, collaborate with contributing journalists, and promote a diverse and inclusive newsroom culture.

Qualifications

• Experienced in journalism or content creation, with a strong focus on education topics.
• Proven ability to develop and execute content that drives audience engagement and growth.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing, audience analytics, and SEO best practices.
• Sound editorial judgment, ensuring content meets high standards of accuracy, legality, and relevance.
• Leadership skills to foster innovation, mentorship, and collaboration across teams.
• Innovative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Exhibits a passion for education journalism, upholds diversity in content and workplace culture, and is committed to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
• News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Support on making the most of your money.
• Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
• Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives.
• Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms.