The Land journalist

Love the bush and have a knack for a good yarn? Australia’s most iconic rural weekly is looking for a powerhouse journalist to join The Land’s editorial team. This isn’t just a reporting job—it’s an invitation to become the voice of rural NSW. From the livestock markets and political shifts to the colorful bush characters that define our country, you’ll be there to capture it all, both our online and print audiences.

The idea candidate:

• Break news for our massive online audience and craft compelling features
• Use social media and multimedia tools to bring the paddock to the palm of our readers’ hands.
• Building relationships with new and existing audience members to help in your ability to source stories
• Get out of the office and onto the road, representing The Land at sales, conferences, and community events across the state.
• Have a high attention to detail who is self-motivated and organised
• A good communicator who is happy to network with new people We are looking for a self-motivated professional who doesn’t need a map to find a story.
• Ag experience is highly valued, but for a great storyteller, it’s not a dealbreaker.

What’s In It For You?:

• Work for Australia’s leading independent rural media business
• We set you up for success with a laptop, pro camera, and iPhone.
• We offer a generous salary and genuine flexibility with professional development opportunities

While Dubbo is our preferred location, we’re open to discussing other arrangements for the right candidate. Ready to hit the road? If you have a valid driver’s licence and a passion for rural Australia, we want to hear from you. This is more than a career move—it’s your chance to tell the stories that matter.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact The Land editor Samantha Townsend on ***email_hidden*** or 0448 160 769

Bathurst, Dubbo, Goulburn, Gunnedah, Illawarra, Newcastle, North Richmond, Orange, Springwood, Sydney, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong

Full Time

Posted - 04 June 2026

Closing - 24 June 2026