Journalist

Nine Entertainment; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Newcastle is seeking a versatile Journalist to join their news team. The role involves reporting, producing, and handling sports coverage across a wide geographic area. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Journalism and strong writing skills, with an ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. This position offers flexible working options and several employee benefits including parental leave and access to exclusive programs.

Benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave

Access to exclusive programs

Digital newspaper subscription

Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Qualifications

• Experience in television journalism or news.
• Producing experience required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identify and react to breaking news.
• Produce multiple packages and collaborate with producers.
• Conduct engaging interviews and maintain relationships.

Skills

Strong relationship and network building skills

Proactive in discussing solutions

Seamless and crisp writing and communication skills

Confident writing style

Ability to engage peers and interviewees

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

NBN is Nine’s regional news arm, with an audience stretching across Northern New South Wales and into Queensland. It has bureaus with reporters and camera operators in the Central Coast, Tamworth, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree, broadcasting out of a brand new state of the art studio and newsroom in Newcastle. NBN has been based out of Newcastle for 60 years, and is a talent pool for the broader Nine Network.

We are seeking a versatile Journalist to join our news team in Newcastle. This exciting opportunity offers a diverse brief, consisting of Reporting, Producing, and Sport Reading.

You will be an integral part of a news team covering a vast geographic area. Expect to report on a wide range of essential stories, from in-depth community issues and local council matters to handling extreme weather events, breaking news, and dedicated sport coverage ensuring there’s never a dull day on the road. You will be responsible for crafting compelling stories for the News bulletin, the NBN website, and all social media pages, collaborating closely with experienced regional camera operators across New South Wales.

Day to day you will :

• Identify and react to breaking news, monitor local news and community social groups, and pitch well‑informed story ideas.
• Produce multiple packages, VOs, and VOSOTS daily, collaborating with producers to script and edit stories across various media (including TV, radio, and social platforms).
• Conduct engaging interviews (both in‑person and live) and actively build a strong network of local contacts and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local news, sport, key coordinate daily with the Newcastle Team and work effectively in a team environment to ensure seamless newsgathering.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain journalistic integrity while working under significant pressure (because time is a flat circle when a deadline is approaching).

Qualifications

What you’ll bring :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or equivalent
• Experience in television journalism or news
• Confident writing style, on‑air presence and ability to package for TV news
• Strong relationship and network building skills
• Seamless and crisp writing and communication skills,
• Ability to engage peers, supervisors and interviewees in active, open and productive dialogue; absorbs information and acts accordingly
• Proactive in discussing solutions and raising ideas; builds strong relationships, both internally and externally
• Producing experience
• An abundance of ideas, energy and the ability to work well as part of a team

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part‑time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include :

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program – a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind‑the‑scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights – Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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