About the Role
This is a hybrid role based in Sydney, requiring in-person attendance at client meetings, industry events, and roundtables. The role involves writing across multiple Key Media titles, covering B2B sectors like insurance, HR, finance, and legal. The successful candidate will bring energy, initiative, and strong journalistic instincts to a collaborative and fast-moving APAC editorial team.
Responsibilities
- Writing timely, high-quality news, features, and profiles for Key Media's APAC titles
- Attending and reporting from industry conferences, roundtables, and corporate events
- Conducting at least two interview-driven stories per day, including profiles of senior executives and industry leaders
- Participating in client meetings in and around Sydney, representing Key Media's editorial brand with confidence
- Generating original story ideas and bringing an agenda-setting mindset to your beats
- Collaborating with editors and commercial teams overseas to grow traffic, support events, and develop new products
- Embracing digital tools and technology as part of your everyday workflow
Requirements
- Proven experience in journalism, with B2B, business, or industry reporting preferred
- Strong interviewing skills and confidence engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders
- Comfortable attending events and roundtables, networking face-to-face, and representing Key Media publicly
- Equally comfortable in client-facing settings; you can hold a room and represent the brand well
- Proactive and deadline-driven, with sharp news sense and excellent writing
- Very comfortable with technology and digital tools; you adapt quickly and are always looking for smarter ways to work
- Curious, outgoing, professional and collaborative
- Based in Sydney or within easy commuting distance
Skills
- Journalism
- B2B reporting
- Business reporting
- Industry reporting
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Client-facing communication
- Digital tools
- Technology adoption
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced journalist
Benefits
- Hybrid work setup with flexibility to work from home
- Sydney office available
- Attend high-profile industry events and roundtables across the APAC region
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access
- Ongoing coaching and editorial support
- One bonus vacation day for each year of service
- One paid volunteer day annually
- Free confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Quarterly recognition awards
- Gift vouchers
- Travel incentives
- Global career opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 12 weeks each year
About the Company
- Key Media is a global B2B media company connecting over 2.4 million professionals monthly across insurance, HR, finance, legal, education, and property.
- Teams are located across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe.
- The company produces award-winning content and events that inform, celebrate, and bring business communities together.
- Key Media's culture is described as 'Orange Energy': collaborative, ambitious, kind, and energetic, offering freedom for ownership, career growth, and impactful journalism.
- The company is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.
Equal Opportunity
- Key Media is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
