Posted: 28/08/2024

Closing Date: 30/09/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Other

Mumbrella senior reporters are responsible for creating market-leading content and building contacts and knowledge within their assigned ‘beats’. Senior reporters are expected to be the leading source of knowledge on their industry sectors within Mumbrella, and take the lead on stories, leads and initiatives within these areas. Senior reporters also support other reporters and editors with content creation and curation.
As you embark on your new career with us, we will give you the tools you need to succeed and provide you with tailored training and support to get you up to speed quickly. We will give you every opportunity to reach your full potential and enjoy a successful career. We pride ourselves on our dynamic, flexible, and fun working environment with a strong commitment to our people’s wellbeing, and a global focus on sustainability and DE&I. Hybrid working, opportunities to be developed and learn locally and globally, wellbeing days, volunteering. Internal events and regular social activities are just some of the perks we enjoy. We work hard but do not take ourselves too seriously. Expect your colleagues to be similarly driven individuals who will support you every step of the way.

Content Creation

• News gathering around the media, marketing and advertising industry in Australia
  

• Reading, writing and researching features and articles
  

• Content curation tasks and responsibilities for conferences within assigned segment
  

• Ensuring that all produced articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines
  

• Raising the profile of the website
  

• Building out Mumbrella’s content offering across multimedia platforms (including but not limited to podcasts, video and face-to-face)
  

• Responsible for running newsdesk on assigned weekends
  

• Speak and provide insights into the media industry on the Mumbrellacast podcast when required
  

• Producing and curating weekly segment newsletters
  

• Any other editorial tasks as required
  

Research & Analysis

• Contact, interview and research sources
  
• News gathering around the media & marketing industry in Australia
  
• Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
  
• Research and stay on top of market trends, movements and issues
  

Editing

• Ensure written articles are up-to-date and free of typos and legals in the first instance
  
• Assist the editor and deputy editor in checking the newsletter and keeping an eye on content throughout the day, flagging any errors or issues which need to be rectified/ updated
  

Technology & Administration

• Maintain notes and audio recordings
  

• Updating the Mumbrella website and sending out the daily newsletter through Word Press and Adestra
  

• Producing, recording and editing the Mumbrellacast podcast each week if required
  

• Maintaining the podcast equipment is in working and safe condition
  

• Making sure all Word Press features are used correctly in articles, in line with Mumbrella’s editorial guidelines
  

• Minimum two years’ experience in an reporter role or similar
  
• Commitment and ability to develop a stable of sources for exclusive stories
  
• Strong analytical and research
  
• Investigative skills
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• Interpersonal skills
  
• Superior attention to detail
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  
• Previous knowledge of writing about the media and marketing industry is an advantage, but not essential
  
  

Personality Characteristics

• Curious and creative
  

• Ability to multitask
  

• Ability to understand complex subjects and explain them clearly to readers
  

• Ability to think on your feet and respond to events as they happen
  

• Determined and resilient
  

• Ability to take initiative, receive constructive feedback, and work with minimal supervision
  

• Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines and be flexible