Dynamic Regional News Reporter (Casual)

News Corp; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

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LifeWorks online fitness program

Job summary

The WIN Network in Newcastle is seeking a casual journalist for the NBN News service. You will research, compile and produce news stories across environment, sport, politics, and community impact, reporting for weekday bulletins.

You will work with editors and camera operators to meet deadlines and ensure high standards. A university qualification in journalism and strong writing and spoken English are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile and produce high quality news stories for weekday news bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure bulletins meet deadline and high standards.

Skills

Journalism

News reporting

Deadline-driven

Research

Education

University qualification in journalism

Job description

The WIN Network in Newcastle is seeking a casual journalist for the NBN News service. You will research, compile and produce news stories across environment, sport, politics, and community impact, reporting for weekday bulletins.

You will work with editors and camera operators to meet deadlines and ensure high standards. A university qualification in journalism and strong writing and spoken English are required.