Journalist

News Corp; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

EAP access

Discounts on shopping and travel

Novated leasing

Parental leave support

Job summary

The WIN Network in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced journalist to join our WIN News service in a regional newsroom. You will own reporting across various beats, coordinate with editors and camera teams, and produce compelling news stories for weekday bulletins that engage our eight-million-viewer audience.

Reporting to the State News Director, you will demonstrate strong writing, local knowledge and a proactive approach to finding stories, while meeting tight deadlines in a team environment.

Qualifications

• University journalism degree or equivalent.
• At least one year of journalism experience.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Understanding of media law and ethical reporting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a regional newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile and produce high-quality news stories for weekday bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure on-time, high-standard broadcasts.
• Report on local, national and international stories affecting the community.
• Meet deadlines through effective time management and teamwork.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Story opportunity identification

Media law knowledge

Education

University degree in journalism

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 Toowoomba. 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.

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.