Casual Journalist

News Corp; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 34.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive offers on brands and travel

LifeWorks fitness program

Zusammenfassung

WIN Network in Canberra seeks a casual journalist for WIN News. You will research, compile and produce high quality news stories for weekday bulletins, liaising with editors and camera operators to ensure deadlines and high standards are met.

You will hold a university qualification in journalism, show excellent oral and written communication, and demonstrate understanding of how to build ratings-winning bulletins with accurate, community-focused reporting.

Qualifikationen

• A university qualification in journalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile a ratings-winning bulletin.
• Knowledge of local, national and international news.
• Understanding media law and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.

Aufgaben

• Research, compile and produce high quality news stories for weekday bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Team player

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Journalism

Jobbeschreibung

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:

• 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:

• 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!

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

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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.