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Australia, North Sydney

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Job Description:

The Sydney Morning Herald is looking for an experienced Crime Reporter to combine breaking news, original reporting, analysis and some feature writing capability at the highest level across our digital and print platforms.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver unique, high-quality, independent journalism about crime and justice across all platforms
Respond quickly to breaking news and identify key contacts for immediate comment
Work collaboratively across The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and national teams
Represent the masthead within the community
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including editors, law enforcement, governments, and lawyers
Some weekend work will be required

Requirements:

A strong journalistic background with demonstrated experience in a major newsroom
Proven experience in crime reporting, court reporting, and/or breaking news
First-rate news judgement to quickly assess and prioritise stories
Proven ability to respond rapidly to breaking news situations
Excellent organisation and time management skills to manage a demanding beat
Must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia

Nice to have:

Good range of contacts in the crime area
Some feature writing capability

What we offer:

18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks
Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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