Reporter Cairns

Job description

What's the role? Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging for the local and wider Far North community Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy Develop stories from the concept stage through to digital publication Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality Use data analytics to find new trends and deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage Build genuine connections across local audiences, businesses, sports teams, political leaders and families Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics) Who are you?: Previous writing and newsroom experience would be ideal Excited about reporting in one of the most idyllic locations in Australia Fantastic interviewing skills and a curiosity that drives you to discover stories that make an impact A stickler for detail and excellent spelling and grammar SEO and social media experience an advantage Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local co...