PropertyObserver.com.au seeking experienced property and personal finance reporter

We’re seeking an outstanding journalist and willing digital native to join our editorial team as a commercial property and personal finance reporter.

Job Description:

You will be responsible for writing and creating online content to the Property Observer website on either a part time or full time daily basis, between Monday to Friday, within a small editorial team.

Specific experience/skills required

• Experience in writing on personal finance, home loans and mortgages
• An interest in writing about commercial property
• An  interest in writing about residential property market trends and hotspots
• An enthusiasm for the second Tuesday of every month when the RBA announces it cash rate decision
• Interest in the world of self-managed super funds
• Interest in the foreign investment outlook
• Reporting on the financial results of listed property companies
• The ability to analyse and interpret property and financial data
• Interest and knowledge of listed property trusts (A-REITS), unlisted property trusts and syndicates
• Keep an eye out for the property underbelly, the misdoings and collapses that affect buyers and sellers
• The ability to write sharp copy and must-click-on headlines
• Can spot your own typos and avoid defamation
• Love blogging and posting
• The ability to nail the perfect tweet
• An excellent grasp of social media platforms
• Must be able to develop rich media content
• Can rely on a great network of contacts
• Represent Property Observer in the media and within the property community

You will work in conjunction with journalist colleagues, designers, IT and marketing teams.

Who are we?

Property Observer is a division of Private Media, one of the country’s leading online publishers with a suite of market-leading websites including Smart Company, StartUp Smart, Women’s Agenda and Crikey.

The position could be at Property Observer’s Melbourne CBD or its Surry Hills, Sydney office starting in August or September.

Please contact Jonathan Chancellor via jchancellor@propertyobserver.com.au.