Journalist
News Corp
Posted 17 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Journalist
Location: Sydney
6 month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week
About Storyful
Founded by pioneering journalists as the first social media newswire, Storyful was created out of the need to break the news faster and edit social content to add vital context to news reporting. Acquired by News Corp in 2013, Storyful has evolved into a premium news, video and strategic intelligence partner for media, business leaders and marketing and communications professionals. Storyful’s mission is to provide trusted, cross-platform content and context in a complex online information environment.
For news clients, we are the definitive source for eyewitness news and viral videos, playing an integral role in newsrooms around the world. We pursue verifiable facts with the aim of providing deep context, and breaking news first. Storyful Intelligence delivers bespoke insights derived from unique access to cross-platform data and pioneering technology, contextualised by expert analysts. We translate online societal trends and decipher digital behaviors to inform strategic brand planning and mitigate reputational risk.
What You’ll Do
Storyful’s newsroom has been working at the intersection of social media, news and technology to help media organizations tell the stories that matter most. As we expand the breadth and depth of our coverage, we are seeking a news journalist to join our editorial team in Sydney.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to find compelling stories via social media, and produce original reporting that uses cutting-edge verification and open-source intelligence techniques.
They will be at home in a fast-paced, video-led, breaking news environment, and able to serve a diverse set of media clients. They will be equally capable of working on more in-depth reports and research projects. They will be comfortable working on a range of stories, from conflict zones, to weather events, and politics.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, and able to motivate others.
Responsibilities
Monitoring Storyful’s news feeds for emerging stories and undertaking advanced searches using our proprietary tools to discover original, eyewitness content
Gathering and verifying user-generated images, posts, videos and other content from the social web
Writing clean, concise and accurate copy for publication on the Storyful Newswire and social platforms
Contacting uploaders and sources involved in stories
Working closely with newsroom clients and content creators
Working to deadlines and targets
Flexibility to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and unsociable hours
Actively pitch and develop unique stories that are on brand for Storyful
Understanding stories that work for Storyful’s clients
Collaborate with colleagues and other teams on stories
Conduct interviews over the phone
Required Experience & Qualifications
Experience in journalism, particularly online or broadcast journalism
A self-starting journalist who is plugged into current events around the world
A fluid, natural communicator who has experience writing and editing copy for publication. All finalists will be administered a copy test.
Expert understanding of social media platforms such as X, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, 4chan, Telegram, etc.
Experience with verification and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and a track record in using them in reporting is an advantage
Ability to source and verify original content from across the social web
Excellent computer skills, including basic knowledge of spreadsheets and publishing within content management systems
Preferred Skills & Knowledge
Foreign-language skills are strongly favored, but not required
Video-editing skills are an advantage, but not mandatory
Location: Sydney
6 month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets
About News Corp
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple print, video, audio and digital platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
