Automotive Consumer Journalist

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Nine is seeking an Automotive Consumer Journalist to join the Drive advice team in South Melbourne. This full-time onsite role involves creating original car content for Nine.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, writing high-quality stories under tight deadlines, and leveraging SEO and social media to maximise reach. You’ll collaborate with editors and multimedia teams, engage with readers, and analyse article performance to shape future coverage. Ideal candidates bring solid knowledge of cars, excellent writing and research skills, familiarity with SEO, and a valid driver’s license; a journalism degree is preferred. Tips for applying: feature relevant clips, quantify impact, tailor your resume to newsroom rhythms, demonstrate audience growth, and confirm you can work in Australia.

Company Description

Drive is Nine’s brand for car owners, car buyers and car lovers. We are proud to provide authoritative reviews, breaking news, approachable advice, detailed comparisons and innovative commerce solutions to an ever-growing audience. Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision: to shape the future of automotive in Australia.

Job Description

Join the Drive advice team and help us deliver timely, engaging content about cars, driving and the automotive industry to a broad audience. We're looking for a sharp, capable journalist to cover everything from road rules to DIY tips, all while working with a supportive team of editors and senior journalists.

Day to day you will:

• Create original car-related content for a broad audience spanning Nine.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
• Write high-quality, engaging articles and reports under tight deadlines.
• Use SEO and social media strategies to maximise the visibility of your content.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia teams to enhance your stories.
• Engage with our audience by responding to comments and questions.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of your articles, providing insights for future content improvement.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge of cars and an interest in the automotive industry, with a desire to learn more.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional research and fact-checking abilities.
• An understanding of SEO and social media and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driver's license.
• Preferably a degree in journalism or a related field.

Additional Information

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

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.