Tell the story of a city in motion. What makes Canberra tick? How is our city evolving, from its urban landscape to its cultural heartbeat? The Canberra Times is looking for a curious and insightful reporter to connect the dots. We need a journalist who can dig into the major changes and trends shaping our future and capture the vibrant food, arts, and retail scenes that bring our city to life. About the role: what you'll be doing As a City and Lifestyle Reporter, you will: Break news: Be the first to report on significant food, entertainment and retail developments, community issues, and the cultural trends shaping the city. Write with insight: Produce compelling news and feature articles that explore what it means to live in Canberra, from in-depth profiles to sharp analysis of urban change. Engage a digital audience: Create and adapt stories for all our platforms. This includes compelling short-form video and using digital storytelling and platforms to break news, source stories and build community. Build a diverse network: Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts across arts, entertainment and hospitality. About you: What you'll bring The ideal candidate is a natural storyteller with a genuine fascination for how cities work and evolve. We are looking for: Proven journalism experience: A track record of unearthing stories, meeting tight deadlines, and producing accurate, clean copy in a fast-paced news environment. A digital-native mindset: You are comfortable and creative in digital and social media spaces, with practical skills in shooting and editing short-form video to create engaging stories. A natural networker: Confidence in building relationships across diverse sectors of the community to find original and compelling stories. Why join us? Make an impact: You will have the chance to shape the conversation about Canberra's future on all our platforms. Tell the whole story: Explore everything from civic life and major development to the cultural identity and lifestyle of the city. Join a dedicated team: Be part of a supportive and highly respected newsroom that is passionate about covering the nation's capital. If you are ready to capture the life of our city, we want to hear from you. We advocate Diversity and Inclusion ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for Disability Accommodation For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - jobs@austcommunitymedia.com.au
