Journalist

Sports Entertainment Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports Entertainment Network is on the lookout for a full-time News Journalist to join their vibrant team in Adelaide. The ideal candidate will have a journalism qualification and at least 5 years of experience in a radio newsroom. This role involves sourcing, writing, and presenting national news and sport bulletins across various platforms.

As part of a dynamic business focused on growth, you will be expected to work collaboratively while delivering news with precision in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for news and sports, particularly AFL and NRL.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a radio newsroom using NewsBoss.
• Proven strengths in news preparation and presentation to meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of studio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Source, write and read half hourly National news and sport bulletins.
• Deliver bulletins for syndicated stations and other markets as required.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.

Skills

Journalism qualification

News preparation and presentation

Passion for news and sport (AFL and NRL)

Audio editing

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in Journalism

Tools

NewsBoss

Job description

News Journalist – SEN - full time - Adelaide preferred

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is one of the largest sports media content and entertainment businesses, with the unique capability to deliver brand stories to national audiences across Australia. This is achieved via multiple platforms including radio, print, television, digital, in-stadium, activations and events. SEN is a dynamic sport led business on an exciting growth journey and we’re looking for match fit talent to join our passionate team.

Why work with us?

We’re an energetic, fast paced business. You’ll join a close team who are all about enabling one another to succeed. The opportunities for connection and growth span nationally across Australia.

About The Role And You

SEN is looking for a full time News Journalist, working Monday – Friday. You’ll source, write and read half hourly National news and sport bulletins for SEN plus deliver bulletins for syndicated stations and other markets as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Journalism qualification;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a radio newsroom using NewsBoss;
• Proven strengths in news preparation and presentation to meet deadlines and deliver different versions of bulletins for different markets;
• Passion for news and sport (particularly AFL and NRL);
• Audio editing and basic technical understanding of studio equipment;
• A knowledge and understanding of CRA’s Codes of Practice and Broadcasting Standards.

Optional

• Digital and social media skills for visual execution and uploading bulletins;
• Long form writing skills for digital articles and/or articles for The AFL Record

You’ll also need to have great communication skills, attention to detail, work at a fast pace and the ability to work in a team environment (in market and remotely).

Preference for the role is to be Adelaide based, however welcome applications from all markets across Australia.

Sports Entertainment Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.