Wealth Reporter

Company Description

The Australian Financial Review is the nation's premier business and politics publication, renowned for its incisive, independent and agenda-setting journalism. The Financial Review believes an innovative and entrepreneurial business community is critical to Australia’s future prosperity in an increasingly connected world. Our focus is Australia but our mindset is global; we are as committed to covering the corporate and political stories that will shape the new economy as we are to reporting on the establishment. We believe that it is important for our newsroom to celebrate success and scrutinise misconduct. Financial Review readers want to make up their own minds which means our editorial mission is to be impartial, informative and accountable. The Financial Review is home to Australia's top journalists, all of whom work tirelessly to produce trusted, timely and engaging content with a focus on digital audiences and contemporary forms of storytelling.

Job Description

The Australian Financial Review is seeking a Wealth Reporter with a focus on investing in financial markets and property.

This position is open to applicants based in Sydney or Melbourne.

Day to day you will:

• Explore and explain trends and developments in investing
• Relay and explain those developments to our discerning audience via lively and informative stories furnished with expert commentary, data and case studies
• Use data sets, analysts reports and personal contacts to generate story ideas and find compelling ways to tell those stories
• Maintain a long list of off-diary story ideas and an equally long list of contacts within the financial advice, investment and shareholder communities
• Develop an unparalleled understanding of how Australians invest at each stage of their lives, and how we can better serve their needs
• Meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment

Qualifications

What we would like to see:

• Experience as a working journalist in newsroom environment
• Proven ability to write news and features using data and case studies to bring stories to life
• Ability to adapt writing style to different formats and audiences
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with others
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment philosophy and wealth management
• Excellent organisational skills and willingness to take on new challenges

Additional Information

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.