Journalist - Lifestyle Property

  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Wed May 27 05:50:53 2026
  • R39005

Job Summary

We are looking for a lifestyle-focused journalist to join Domain’s national news team, working closely with the Lifestyle Editor and the broader news team. This role sits at the intersection of property news and lifestyle storytelling, covering everything from first-hand buyer and seller experiences and what homeowners want and need, to interior trends, suburb profiles and standout property listings.

This is a digital-first role, but one that also works closely with the magazine team, contributing lifestyle-led property content that translates seamlessly across platforms. You will contribute to major editorial projects and campaigns, including The Block and Open Homes, and be someone who can respond quickly to briefs while also delivering thoughtful, creative and engaging lifestyle-led property stories for a diverse audience.

This is a fast-paced role suited to an agile, curious and versatile journalist with a strong interest in the property market and the ability to move easily between planned features and reactive content.




This position for the right candidate can be based in our Sydney or Melbourneoffice.




Responsibilities

  • Generate and pitch lifestyle-led property story ideas across a broad range of topics
  • Jump on fast-moving projects and campaigns
  • Respond quickly and accurately to briefs from editors
  • Prepare clear, accurate and engaging articles to deadline
  • Regularly produce articles submitted by contributors for publication
  • Maintain consistently high editorial standards
  • Work autonomously while remaining open to feedback
  • Work closely with the Lifestyle Editor and collaboratively with the national news team

As a team, we work closely with other editorial creators across the business, including social, video and magazine, with opportunities for social and on-camera work for those with skills in those areas.




Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a newsroom or editorial environment
  • Journalism degree
  • Strong writing skills with a fl air for lifestyle and human interest storytelling
  • A keen interest in the Australian property market
  • Ability to work quickly, fl exibly and across multiple projects
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:
  • Experience writing lifestyle, design or property content
  • Knowledge of SEO/AIO
  • Experience working on campaigns or special editorial projects



Key attributes:
  • Versatility: comfortable jumping between news,, lifestyle and human interest
  • 2-5 years experience, with experience in a news room
  • University-level degree in journalism/communications
  • Knowledge of, or an interest in, the Australian property market
  • Adaptibility: willing to learn new topics quickly
  • Audience-first mindset: basic understanding of social media platforms and how news performs across them
  • Consistency: consistently maintain high standards of quality work for your editor
  • Independent and open-minded: Work autonomously yet maintain open communication and be receptive to feedback



Education Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years' experience, with experience in a newsroom
  • University-level degree in journalism/communications
  • Knowledge of, or an interest in, the Australian property market



Company Overview



CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.



About Domain:



Domain is a leading property technology and services marketplace that is home to one of the largest portfolios of property brands in Australia, including the Domain, Allhomes and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) platforms. In 2025, Domain became part of CoStar Group, a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces and 3D digital twin technology. Together, Domain and CoStar Group is dedicated to digitising the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.




What’s Next?



We’ll give your application the thoughtful attention it deserves and get back to you as soon as possible. If there’s a match, one of our recruitment consultants will reach out—so keep your phone handy! We’re genuinely excited about the chance to work together and make a meaningful impact.




Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Domain



Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans and non-binary people).

We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at edi@domain.com.au or leave a message on 1300 858 356 and we will get back to you.





We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.