Journalist

Australian Community Media; Leeton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Parental leave

Study support

Employee benefits via Flare & Commbank

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Fitness Passport

Fertility support

Job summary

The Irrigator, part of Australian Community Media, invites an experienced journalist to join its proactive team in Leeton, NSW. The successful applicant will cover diverse rounds including news, council, community, entertainment and sport, with a nose for news and a commitment to accuracy.

Strong writing, versatility, and the ability to work weekends or evenings are essential. An understanding of digital and social media, plus the ability to take quality photos, will help engage our audience

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and a commitment to accuracy.
• Versatile candidate able to cover news, council, community, entertainment or sport.
• Understanding of digital and social media platforms and ability to take quality photos.

Responsibilities

• Cover rounds including news, council, community, entertainment or sport.

Skills

Strong writing

Versatility

Social media understanding

Photo taking

Job description

The Irrigator, which is a part of Australian Community Media (ACM), is looking for an experienced journalist to join its enthusiastic and dedicated team. This is a position for a highly motivated person with a nose for news.

The successful applicant will need to be versatile and prepared to cover a variety of rounds including news, council, community, entertainment or sport.

• Strong writing skills and a commitment to accuracy are essential.
• Flexibility is important as the successful candidate could be asked to work on weekends or evenings.
• An understanding of digital and social media platforms and the ability to take quality photos are also important.

ACM is Australia’s leading independent regional and rural media business. ACM plays an important and key role in delivering quality content to their audience through integrated platforms. With more than 160 news brands publishing online and in print, the ACM network stretches into every state and territory and connects with 6.8million people each month. At ACM, we understand that we are only as good as the people we employ. That’s why we invest in, train and develop our people and nurture a culture of rewarding excellence, innovation and agility. Our curiosity is creating the future.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Because at ACM, your career should grow with your lifestyle — not against it. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Study support for work-related courses and qualifications
• Exclusive employee benefits via Flare and Commbank, including novated lease and exclusive offers through workplace banking
• Discounted health insurance through NIB and free, confidential EAP, available to you and your immediate family.
• Paid volunteer leave (up to 3 days per year) to support causes you care about
• Corporate partnerships that support your wellbeing, including:
• Fitness Passport membership to access a variety of gyms and pools across Australia
• Fertility support through City Fertility – up to 55% off out-of-pocket costs for you and your family

We advocate Diversity and Inclusion

ACM embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace which reflects the incredibly diverse customers, audiences and communities we serve.

Candidates from all backgrounds will receive equal consideration for the opportunity they apply for.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals who need assistance at any point in the application and interview process please contact the ACM Jobs team via email - ****@austcommunitymedia.com.au