Screens Writer

What's the role?

Treating screens like a fast-moving news beat, this role blends sharp breaking entertainment news reporting with insightful criticism, episodic recaps, and deep-dive features. If you know how to spot the next watercooler hit, turn a binge-watch into high-converting digital journalism, and talk about pop culture on camera, this is your next move.

This role can be based out of any of our offices nationally. 

About the role

In this role, you will deliver high-engagement coverage across the full spectrum of screen and audio entertainment:

• Break exclusive daily news across TV, streaming platforms, cinema, podcasting, and music culture with speed and precision.
• Deliver sharp, voice-driven reviews and critical analysis of new film and television releases designed to drive digital subscriptions.
• Produce behind-the-scenes profiles and inside stories. 
• Write insightful, conversation-starting recaps for priority series that keep readers glued to the page and returning week after week.
• Adapt written coverage into engaging short-form social videos, feature as an on-air voice, and contribute to our newsletter.
• Track release dates at least four weeks out, pitch proactively, and apply consistent national taxonomy and tagging across every piece of published work.
• Flexibility on content - while each writer owns their primary round, our entertainment pillar operates as an agile team where all journalists actively collaborate and contribute to our biggest national tentpoles, investigations, and breaking cultural moments 

Who are you?

We are looking for an ambitious digital journalist who pairs strong critical instincts with an appetite for scoops:

• You possess comprehensive, up-to-the-minute knowledge of the Australian and international TV, streaming, film, and music landscapes.
• You have demonstrated experience working a beat, cultivating insider contacts, and breaking exclusive stories under deadline pressure.
• You are an accomplished reviewer with a distinctive perspective who can evaluate pop culture with wit, clarity, and authority.
• You thrive in a high-volume newsroom environment, turning around clean, engaging, and well-structured copy at speed without sacrificing quality.
• You understand how to read analytics such as time-on-page and subscriber conversion metrics, to continually sharpen editorial focus and hook paying readers.
• You are comfortable presenting on camera, generating social video assets, or contributing to video panels and audio discussions (or eager to build on existing on-camera experience).

Why Join Us?

• Shape the national conversation on what to watch, stream, and listen to next.
• Opportunities to expand your personal profile across video, newsletters, and digital platforms.
• A supportive, fast-paced editorial culture focused on quality journalism and digital growth.

Applications close 9th November 2026

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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