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About the Role

The Australian Financial Review is seeking a NSW Political Correspondent based in Sydney to report on critical NSW political and economic issues, delivering agenda-setting journalism for a sophisticated, national audience.

Responsibilities

• Break news and pitch original stories that lead the agenda across NSW political, economic, and social issues.
• Write clear, accurate, and balanced articles and features to inform the AFR’s audience.
• File high-quality copy in a timely manner on breaking or fast-moving stories.
• Provide sophisticated context and analysis of major issues.
• Proactively manage the visual presentation of your stories by commissioning relevant photography and graphics.
• Maintain and expand an extensive network of reliable, authoritative political and business contacts.
• Collaborate closely with newsroom editors and fellow journalists on overarching coverage plans and digital projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a reporter, or experience in business or politics with exceptional writing skills.
• Deep understanding of NSW politics, key players, and the core issues impacting the state’s business community.
• Wide network of contacts in Sydney and beyond.
• Solid editorial judgement with a demonstrated ability to nail the right angle and pitch original stories.
• A genuine passion for news and current affairs, economics, and business.
• Outstanding organisation and time-management skills to consistently meet newsroom deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and independently within a fast-paced team.
• Must have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Flexible hours
• Hybrid work
• Part-time arrangements

Benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

About the Company

• The Australian Financial Review, one of our most trusted brands, has been the nation’s source for business, finance, and political news since 1951.
• Nine is Australia’s leading media company.
• Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, digital and publishing brands.
• Nine’s Employee Exclusives program offers our people a huge calendar of events and behind-the-scenes experiences.
• At Nine, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects and responds to the diversity of our audiences.

Equal Opportunity

• We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives.
• Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.