Digital Producer The Weekly Times

What's the role?

The Weekly Times is seeking an experienced and energetic Digital Producer to help shape the digital future of rural and regional journalism. Based in Melbourne, this role sits at the heart of our newsroom and digital operation, publishing breaking news and exclusives, driving audience engagement, and helping our journalism reach as many readers as possible.

Working closely with reporters and editors, you'll play a key role in how stories are presented across digital platforms. You'll sharpen headlines, package content for online audiences, manage social media, produce newsletters, write app alerts, and use audience insights to improve performance. There will also be opportunities to contribute original reporting and break your own stories.

Role Responsibilities

• Publish and optimise breaking news, exclusives and feature content across digital platforms.
• Manage and grow The Weekly Times' social media presence.
• Produce engaging newsletters for subscribers.
• Write clear, timely and effective app alerts.
• Use audience data, SEO and digital trends to maximise story performance.
• Support breaking news coverage across digital channels.
• Contribute original reporting across digital and print.
• Generate fresh ideas to grow audience reach and subscriptions.

Who are you?

• Experience in a newsroom, digital publishing or a similar media environment
• Strong news judgement and excellent writing and editing skills
• A clear understanding of what makes an effective headline and how to package journalism for digital audiences
• Knowledge of social media best practice and audience engagement strategies
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and confidently under tight deadlines
• Curiosity, initiative and a strong sense of what readers want
• Knowledge of agriculture and regional Australia is an advantage, but a willingness to learn is equally valued

Additional information

This is an opportunity to join Australia's leading agricultural masthead at a pivotal time for the industry and for rural and regional Australia. The Weekly Times covers the stories that matter most, from major agribusiness deals and commodity markets to politics, food production, rural property and the people driving change across regional communities.

If you're passionate about breaking news, digital journalism and building audiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia's most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

• News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live.
• We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia.
• We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking.
• If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

• We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process.
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Category: State & Community Mastheads