Automotive News Journalist

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Nine is seeking a full-time Automotive News Journalist to join the Drive team in St Leonards, onsite, delivering coverage from industry trends to dealership updates. You’ll write under tight deadlines, use SEO and social media to boost visibility, and collaborate with editors and teams while engaging with readers and analysing performance. Key requirements include solid automotive knowledge, superb writing and research, SEO savvy, the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment, and a valid driver's license; a journalism degree is preferred. When applying, tailor your CV and portfolio to show automotive coverage and SEO results, demonstrate deadline discipline, and confirm you have the right to 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 news team and help us deliver timely, engaging content to a captivated automotive audience. We're looking for a sharp, capable journalist to cover everything from industry trends to dealership updates, all while working with a supportive team of editors and senior journalists. 

Day to day you will:

• Stay up to date with the latest automotive news, with a focus on new model releases, car sales data, dealerships and industry trends.
• Write high-quality, engaging news articles and reports under tight deadlines.
• Use SEO strategies and social media 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 the automotive industry and an interest in cars. 
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional research and fact-checking abilities.
• An understanding of SEO 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.