Casual Journalist

WIN Television; Canberra; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive offers on brands and travel

LifeWorks online fitness program

Job summary

WIN News Canberra is seeking a casual journalist to join our regional newsroom. You will research, write and produce compelling stories for weekday bulletins, reporting across environment, sport, politics and more.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will collaborate with editors and camera operators to meet deadlines while upholding accuracy, integrity and strong local storytelling.

Qualifications

• University journalism degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time.
• Understanding of media law.
• Knowledge of local, national and international news.
• Team player with initiative and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Researching, compiling and producing high-quality news stories for weekday bulletins.
• Liaising with editors and camera operators to ensure deadlines and standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

News judgment

Story research

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

Job no: 493631
Work type: Casual
Location: Canberra
Departments: News

About us:

The WIN Television Network is Australia’s largest commercial television network, committed to providing first-class entertainment and news services to around eight million viewers across Australia.The WIN Network is a diverse media and entertainment group with television as the core business, and other business interests in radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our WIN News service, based in Canberra. Working in a regional newsroom offers an experience like no other, allowing you the opportunity to take ownership of your market and report on all rounds. In areas such as the environment, sport, politics, you name it - you have the control to make a difference within the community. This environment allows you to make a difference in news and is truly rewarding work.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for researching, compiling and producing high quality news stories for our weekday news bulletins. You'll liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure our bulletins meet deadline and are of the highest standards.

About you:

To be the successful candidate, you will have:

• A university qualification in journalism
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of how to compile a ratings winning bulletin
• Knowledge of local, national and international news stories affecting the community
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of media law
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines through effective time management
• Capacity to operate in a team environment, contributing positively to working relationships
• Ability to identify story opportunities, and operate with initiative and flexibility
• Positive work ethic, and the ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes

What we can offer you:

At the WIN Network, we value our employees by offering a vast and varied array of benefits. When you join our organisation, you can expect:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Exclusive offers on your favourite retail brands and travel sites
• Access to LifeWorks - LIFT; an online fitness program you can access anytime!

The WIN Network reserves the right to commence and/or conclude the recruitment process of this position, prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

All staff employed by the WIN Network must hold valid Australian working rights.

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.