Beyond the Spin-NSW Political Correspondents/Reporters Wanted at the Sydney Times
Publishers Job Advert posted 14 may,2026
-Covering State politics and Sydney City Council News and Federal News and information impacting on Sydney and NSW’s
Job Advert posted by the Publisher on 05 January,2026/Republished Easter 2026/Reposted 12 April.2026/Reposted 06 May,2026
The Sydney Times is seeking ambitious, experienced Political Correspondents to join our dedicated team. We are expanding our coverage of Sydney Civic and NSW State affairs with a singular, uncompromising focus: unfiltered news.
In a media landscape often clouded by bias, we offer a platform for journalists who believe in the power of the raw truth. This is a unique opportunity to provide essential, “objective reporting to a rapidly growing audience that values facts over friction.”
Our Mandate: Unfiltered Content/No Opinions/ No Influence peddling
At The Sydney Times, our mission is clear: we provide the citizens of New South Wales with direct access to governmental developments and initiatives—entirely free from interpretation or influence peddling. We believe that when the public is given the facts without the “filter” of mainstream media, they are empowered to make their own informed decisions. We don’t tell our readers what to think; we give them the information they need to understand the news that impacts their lives.
STOP PRESS : The Sydney Times recently received a Grant (under the Federally funded Journalism Assistance Fund) and we are now able to offer a permanent Freelancer a reasonable market related Fee to attend NSW State Governement and Sydney City Council Media/Press conferences.The “job spec” is to media conferences and take video footage/semi-professional I-Phone high res photos and compile/submit a written news article for the front page.
Send your resume and expression of interest to editor@sydneytimes.net.au
The Opportunity
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Report on the Front Lines: Cover the core of NSW State and Sydney Civic politics.
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Journalistic Integrity: Work in an environment that strictly prohibits editorial bias and external influence.
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Impactful Growth: Help shape the future of a hyperlocal news site that is redefining how Sydney stays informed.
Key Responsibilities
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Fact-First Reporting: Produce high-quality, objective news stories on NSW State Parliament and Sydney Civic Council developments.
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Direct Source Analysis: Attend press conferences, review Hansard, and analyze government white papers to report on initiatives exactly as they are presented.
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Federal Legislative Tracking: Monitor and report on the progress of bills and local council motions that directly impact the community.
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Unbiased Coverage: Maintain a strict adherence to The Sydney Times editorial standards, ensuring all copy is free from editorializing, emotive language, or personal opinion.
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Network Building: Develop and maintain a broad range of professional contacts within the political sphere to ensure early access to public announcements.
Remuneration
The Sydney Times Media Group depends on donations, advertising and Government Grants to finance our operations and consequently has elected to use a Freelancer Payments system for Freelance Journalists with a registered. ABN (Australian Business Number). We are progressing to a PAYE Wages and payments model during the course of 2026 as our Revenue and Donations increase.
Selection Criteria
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Proven Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years in political or investigative journalism, ideally within the NSW landscape.
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Exceptional Ethics: A deep understanding of journalistic integrity and a commitment to the “unfiltered” news model.
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Political Literacy: Comprehensive knowledge of the NSW State Government structure and Sydney’s local government processes.
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Clarity of Prose: The ability to take complex policy or legislation and translate it into clear, accessible, and objective English for a general audience.
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Resilience: The ability to work under tight deadlines while resisting the pressure of political spin or external influence.
How to Apply
If you are a trainee journalist/reporter committed to the facts, please submit your CV and a portfolio of two work samples that demonstrate your ability to report on complex issues without bias.
Send your application to: editor@sydneytimes.net.au
The Sydney Times is an independent publisher. We do not accept political donations or allow commercial interests to dictate our editorial direction.
The Sydney Times is seeking an ambitious and experienced Political Correspondent to join our dedicated team, focused on delivering impactful, unfiltered news across Sydney Civic and State political affairs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the narrative and provide essential, objective reporting to our rapidly growing audience who are increasingly sceptical about the honesty and integrity of Legacy Media.
About The Sydney Times:
We are committed to providing citizens of NSW with access to unfiltered, opinion-free news on a hyperlocal site. Our mission is to present governmental developments and initiatives directly, without the interpretations often found in mainstream media. We believe in empowering our readers with direct information to understand the news that impacts them.
The Role:
As our Political Correspondent, you will be at the forefront of state and civic news. You will be an organized self-starter with a strong news sense, a knack for recognizing quality content, and a passion for driving online engagement.
- Oversee and drive daily content for online site
- Manage news, event and content planning
- Identify biggest stories of the day and drive through to publication
- Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Daily Content: Oversee and drive daily political content for our online platform, ensuring timely and relevant updates.
- Content Planning & Curation: Manage news, event, and content planning. Identify the biggest stories of the day and drive them through to publication, curating content on our home pages.
- Investigative Reporting: Research and investigate political stories, attending press conferences, political rallies, and other key events.
- Interviewing & Analysis: Conduct interviews with politicians, government officials, and other sources. Analyze and interpret political data and polling results.
- Produce High-Quality Copy: Write and edit engaging, accurate, and clean news stories, articles, and opinion pieces for digital and print.
- Digital Engagement & Growth: Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website. Use data analytics to find new trends and deliver stories that inspire, inform, and engage the community.
- Community Connection: Build genuine connections across local businesses, sports teams, political leaders, families, and citizens.
- Multimedia Storytelling: Harness a range of storytelling tools, including interactives, video, and graphics.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other journalists and editors to develop and pursue story ideas.
- Adhere to Deadlines: Work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Storyteller: An ambitious storyteller with exceptional news judgment and multiple years of reporting experience, ideally with a focus on state or civic politics.
- Digital & Print Acumen: Solid digital and print experience with a proven ability to drive audience growth.
- Self-Driven: An organized self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills and a deep knowledge of an extensive range of topics relevant to NSW politics.
- Detail-Oriented: A stickler for detail with excellent spelling and grammar.
- Tech-Savvy: Experience with CMS, SEO, and social media is essential. Experience compiling and organizing reportage with the assistance of AI programs, vetting both original and AI-modified content, is desired.
- Community Advocate: Passionate about advocating for and being the voice of the local community.
- Networked: Ideally, you already possess a strong network within the local community and political landscape.
- Natural Curiosity: Fantastic interviewing skills and a natural curiosity that drives you to discover the stories that will make an impact.
Volunteer Opportunities: Trainee State Political Correspondents
We are also seeking civic-minded volunteers – Journalism or Media students, or seniors/retirees – with a passion for political reporting. The sheer volume of media releases from the NSW State Government and Opposition is immense, and we require dedicated individuals to curate and publish these.
As a volunteer, you will gain vital journalistic experience by attending media conferences, taking photos, editing and posting media releases, and assisting as a webmaster. You will utilize an AI toolbox for quick editorial fixes, ensuring accurate and objective reporting. This is a chance to provide a crucial service to the people of Sydney and NSW by offering unfiltered, opinion-free news.
Graduate Volunteers or civic minded seniors/retirees for the Sydney Times
The sheer pace and volume of Media releases from the NSW State Government and the Opposition is huge and overwhelming,.. which is why we are calling for Volunteers ,..either Journalism or Media Students or Seniors/Retirees with a passion for political reporting and a civic minded mentality,..to provide a reporting service to the people of Sydney and NSW by curating,formatting and publishing the numerous Media releases received.
Applicants will attend the important media conferences and take photos in situ and also edit and post the latest media releases and act as a Webmaster editing and formatting content.
You will need good reporting and editing skills and but you will be able to use AI toolbox to generate quick editorial fixes and ensure no nonsense and accurate reporting.
The Sydney Times posts Media NSW State Government and Sydney City Releases in unfiltered format and currently we have a policy of not interpreting these the news and expressing opinions as do the other mainstream media .
It is important that the citizens of NSW have access to unfiltered Opinion Free news on a hyperlocal site and this Service is part of our charter and mission.
If you are interested in gaining vital Journalistic experience and serving our growing Community of readers and disrupting the mainstream and keeping them honest,.. ,.then please contact us .
Available Positions:
– Sydney Civic Reporter: We’re looking for a skilled reporter to cover local government, urban planning, and community issues in Sydney. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of civic issues and a proven track record of delivering engaging and informative stories.
– *State Political Reporter/See Advert above !
We’re seeking an experienced journalist to cover state politics, policy, and governance. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the NSW political landscape and a strong network of contacts.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about journalism and committed to delivering high-quality, objective reporting, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your comprehensive application, including:
- Your Resume/CV: Detailing your experience and qualifications.
- A Compelling Cover Letter: Explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role and what you can bring to The Sydney Times.
- Your Portfolio: A selection of your best journalistic work, ideally including published articles, multimedia projects, and investigative pieces.
How to Apply-Expressions of Interest
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position
- Resume/CV outlining your skills and experience
- 3-5 writing samples of past work. Can include (but not limited to) interviews, articles, press releases, on-screen video reporting, etc.
Please also note that complete expressions of interest can be also submitted via email to editor@sydneytimes.net.au.
For any enquiries or to clarify any aspect of our program, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you’re ready to join our team, you can submit your application directly to us at editor@sydneytimes.net.au. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please also note that expressions of interest can be submitted via alternate email editor.sydneytimes@gmail.com
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to The Sydney Times team!
Note: At present, we are not taking on media interns due to the complexities of the law and the significant investment in training and supervision which is not feasible for a small independent Publisher
