Crime Reporter

The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia's most widely-read masthead with 190 years of independent journalism, is seeking an experienced Crime Reporter. This role involves combining breaking news, original reporting, analysis, and feature writing across digital and print platforms. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality journalism on crime and justice, respond quickly to breaking news, collaborate with other teams, and build relationships with stakeholders like law enforcement and government. Strong journalistic experience and contacts in the crime area are essential.

Must Have

• Deliver unique, high-quality, independent journalism about crime and justice across all platforms.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and identify key contacts for immediate comment.
• Work collaboratively across The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and national teams.
• Represent the masthead within the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including editors, law enforcement, governments, and lawyers.
• A strong journalistic background with demonstrated experience in a major newsroom.
• Proven experience in crime reporting, court reporting, and/or breaking news.
• First-rate news judgement to quickly assess and prioritise stories.
• Proven ability to respond rapidly to breaking news situations.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to manage a demanding beat.
• Right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Perks & Benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.
• Flexible work options (flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements).

Company Description

The Sydney Morning Herald, recently celebrated 190 years of independent journalism. Reaching millions of readers each month across print and online, it is Australia’s most widely-read masthead. Working with us means you’ll contribute to a storied legacy and gain unparalleled opportunities for career growth and impact in the media industry.

Job Description

The Sydney Morning Herald is looking for an experienced Crime Reporter to combine breaking news, original reporting, analysis and some feature writing capability at the highest level across our digital and print platforms. Strong journalistic experience is required with a good range of contacts in the crime area.

Day to day you will:

• Deliver unique, high-quality, independent journalism about crime and justice across all platforms.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and identify key contacts for immediate comment.
• Work collaboratively across The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and national teams.
• Represent the masthead within the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including editors, law enforcement, governments, and lawyers.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• A strong journalistic background with demonstrated experience in a major newsroom.
• Proven experience in crime reporting, court reporting, and/or breaking news.
• First-rate news judgement to quickly assess and prioritise stories.
• Proven ability to respond rapidly to breaking news situations.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to manage a demanding beat.

Some weekend work will be required.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

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.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.