Journalist

WIN Television; Albury City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health and wellbeing program

Access to LIFT session

Discounts on shopping, tech, gym, etc.

Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WIN News in Albury is seeking an experienced journalist to own the market, report on environment, sport, politics and more, and produce compelling stories for weekday bulletins.

Reporting to the State News Director, you will research, compile and deliver high quality news packages, liaise with editors and camera crews to meet deadlines, and contribute to accurate, engaging coverage for the regional audience.

Qualifications

• A university qualification in journalism with at least one year experience.
• 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

• Researching, compiling and producing high quality news stories for weekday news bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure bulletins meet deadline and are of the highest standards.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Deadline driven

Story discovery

Team player

Media law knowledge

Education

University journalism degree

Job description

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 an experienced journalist for our WIN News service, based in Albury. 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 State News Director, 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. This is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday.

About you:

• A university qualification in journalism with at least one year experience
• 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:

• Employee health and wellbeing program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Access to LIFT session, an engaging digital fitness platform offering live and on-demand workouts.
• Discounts on shopping, tech, gym memberships, hotels and holiday destinations available through our EAP.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging Options.
• Enjoy 16 weeks of employer-funded paid parental leave for primary carers (3 weeks for secondary carers), plus superannuation contributions paid on top of your employer-funded parental leave.

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

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

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.