Journalist

WIN Television Network; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WIN Network is seeking an experienced journalist for its WIN News service based in Darwin. You will research, compile and produce high-quality news stories for weekday bulletins, liaising with editors and camera operators to ensure deadlines and standards are met.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, reporting to the National News Director. Candidates should have a journalism qualification with at least one year of experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of local, national

Qualifications

• University journalism qualification 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

• Research, compile and produce high quality news stories for weekday news bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure bulletins meet deadlines and standards.
• Based in Darwin, reporting to the National News Director for WIN News.

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

Job no: 493719
Work type: Full time
Location: Darwin, Wollongong
Departments: News

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced journalist for our WIN News service, based in Darwin. 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 National 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.

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.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time