Property Reporter

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Company DescriptionFor more than 170 years, The Age has published Australia’s highest-quality journalism on local, national and international issues. Through our website and newspapers, we are the dominant masthead in Victoria, covering issues across politics, sport, business and culture. We encourage a wide range of views in our opinion pages to reflect the key debates of our time. In 2024, we remain in a stronger position than ever with 4.6 million readers consuming our journalism in print and online each month, making The Age Victoria’s most widely-read masthead. Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, subeditors and designers. We are passionate about what we do and we are always looking for ways to do it better. We support each other as a team and we encourage diversity of opinion. We embrace the rich history that comes with working for the Herald whilst operating out of the most modern, advanced newsroom in the country.Job DescriptionThe Age is looking for a Melbourne property reporter to cover the local and national property market.The ideal candidate takes a keen interest in the state of the housing market and will be able to explain its ups and downs to a highly engaged audience. Reporting to the national property editor, you will be at home speaking to everyone from first home buyers to senior bank economists and trophy home selling agents.We're looking for someone curious, thoughtful and diligent, with excellent copy and the ability to hit deadlines. Key responsibilities: Reporting on the property market in Melbourne and Victoria, and pitching original ideas on everything from house price changes to buying and selling trends or the best suburbs for homebuyersReporting on the national property market, including economist predictions and what interest rate moves mean for property prices Covering Melbourne’s prestige property market, including breaking news of significant sales and listings, as well as broader trend storiesCovering Melbourne’s auction market, including our on-the-ground Saturday auction coverage and trend stories about the state of the auction marketUsing large data sets to generate ideas or back up tips, and working with data with a high degree of accuracy and clarity Working to breaking, daily and weekend deadlines, independently or in a team Developing and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of key contacts.This is a 12-month contract position and some Saturday shifts are required.QualificationsWhat we would like to see: A keen interest in the property market. Previous property reporting experience is advantageous but not essential Proven journalism experience Sparkling copy and an ability to write hard and soft leads as required, to deadlineA strong command of the material, or an ability to learn it quickly, that enables you to write stories with complexity and depth A degree of familiarity with Melbourne’s geography and culture, or a willingness to learn fast Established contacts in the round, or skills in building new relationships with contacts Plenty of ideas and strong news judgement, plus an ability to problem-solve and work independently Excellent attention to detail.Additional InformationOur 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.