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About the Role
The NRMA is seeking an experienced Journalist to create engaging, high-quality content for its flagship motoring and travel publication, Open Road. This role involves writing for both print and digital platforms, covering topics such as car reviews, road trips, and automotive trends, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and community benefit.
Responsibilities
- Pitch, research, and write engaging car reviews, road tests, feature articles, and member-focused stories for Open Road magazine.
- Write timely, SEO-optimised content across motoring, mobility, travel, and automotive trends for Open Road's digital channels.
- Attend vehicle launches, media events, and industry briefings to provide exclusive insights.
- Pitch original story ideas that captivate members and keep Open Road at the forefront of automotive journalism.
- Transform complex automotive and mobility topics into accessible, engaging stories.
- Support the production of special print features and packages.
- Deliver clean, accurate, and engaging copy aligned with editorial voice and brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with editors, designers, content strategists, and social media teams.
- Create supporting content for social and video channels, including scripts and on-camera opportunities.
- Use CMS platforms to publish and format web content.
- Analyze content performance using data and analytics tools to inform future planning.
- Build relationships with automotive manufacturers, industry experts, and PR partners.
- Support the editorial team with special projects and event coverage.
- Produce content that informs, inspires, and empowers members to grow the NRMA brand.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Media, or a related field.
- A current and unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
- Up to 5 years’ experience as a journalist, preferably with a focus on motoring, automotive, consumer, or lifestyle content.
- Familiarity with writing to SEO best practice and using web CMS platforms (e.g. Sitecore, WordPress).
- Basic understanding of data analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, SEMrush) to assess story performance (preferred).
- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality written content for both print and digital platforms.
- Strong writing, research, and interviewing skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
- Experience writing with an eye for editorial angles and audience resonance.
- Experience writing scripts for social media videos, presenting to camera, and video editing.
- Experience writing for and engaging an audience of mature Australians or a broad member-based audience (highly regarded).
- Experience attending and reporting on events, launches, or media programs under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- A passion for cars, road safety, sustainability, or Australian travel is a definite advantage.
- Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Skills
- Journalism
- Content creation
- SEO writing
- CMS platforms
- Data analytics
- Writing
- Research
- Interviewing
- Video scripting
- On-camera presentation
- Video editing
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Automotive journalism
- Motoring content
- Travel content
- Consumer content
- Lifestyle content
Location
- Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney CBD Offices
- Working from home
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Up to 5 years' experience as a journalist
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Media, or a related field
Benefits
- Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits
- Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
- Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance
- Discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, and restaurants
- Discounts on NRMA personal insurance products
- Opportunities to grow, progress, or relocate career within the NRMA Group
About the Company
- The NRMA is one of Australia’s most trusted, member-owned brands focused on people and community.
- They offer services including Roadside assistance, electric vehicle charging networks, holiday parks, car rentals, and harbour transport.
- The NRMA aims to make a difference that contributes to a brighter shared future for all Australians.
- Life at NRMA offers a chance to make a difference together.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve.
- We welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team.