Journalist - Newcastle

WIN Television Network; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health and wellbeing program

LIFT digital fitness platform

Discounts on shopping, tech, gym and住宿

Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging

Employer-funded parental leave

Job summary

WIN Network in Newcastle is seeking an experienced journalist to join our NBN News service. You will own the production of high-quality stories for weekday bulletins and coordinate with editors and camera crews to meet tight deadlines.

Based in Newcastle, you will report across environment, sport and politics, taking ownership of your market and delivering engaging local, national and international news to the community. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm.

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 bulletins.
• Liaising with editors and camera operators to ensure deadlines and quality.
• Based in Newcastle, reporting across environment, sport and politics.

Skills

News reporting

Broadcast writing

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Apply now Job no: 493693
Work type: Full time
Location: Newcastle
Departments: News

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced journalist for our NBN News service, based in Newcastle. 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 NBN 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 8:30am-5pm.

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.

Please note, all applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume and Demo Reel.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you! For further information about the role, or for a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at [e-mail] .

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: 29 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: