Journalist- Rockhampton

WIN Television; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Novated Leasing

Salary Packaging

LifeWorks - LIFT access

Discounts on shopping and travel

Employer-funded parental leave

Superannuation contributions

Job summary

WIN Television in Rockhampton is seeking a dynamic Journalist to energise the team with compelling community news. You will lead, innovate and shape influential stories, ensuring high-quality news updates and bulletins. This role requires strong editorial judgment and strict adherence to procedures.

Based in Rockhampton, the position is full-time, Monday to Friday. A journalism qualification and excellent communication, attention to detail, and deadline discipline are essential for success in

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification with a journalism background and an understanding of compiling impactful bulletins.
• Sound working knowledge of daily process in a television newsroom.
• Ability to develop an editorial strategy and lead the market.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present high-quality news updates and bulletins.
• Ensure editorial fulfils all legal requirements and guidelines.
• Lead, innovate and shape impactful stories in a team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Editorial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

About us:

The WIN Network is the world's largest privately owned regional television network and Australia's largest commercial network. We reach more than eight million viewers across six states and the nation's capital. WIN is a diverse media and entertainment group. Television is our core business. We also have business interests in radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

About the role:

We are in search of an enthusiastic Journalist to energise the team, delivering excellent community news. Your self-motivation, communication finesse, and ability to foster team trust are essential for achieving impactful outcomes.

Based in Rockhampton this role will see you will lead, innovate and shape impactful stories. You are responsible for the production and presentation of high-quality news updates & bulletins. This position will also ensure that the editorial fulfils all legal requirements in its news procedures, editorial guidelines and operations. This is a full time position, working Monday - Friday.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification with a journalism background and an understanding of the importance of compiling impactful bulletins.
• Sound working knowledge of daily process in a television newsroom.
• Experience developing a strong editorial strategy and managing a culture whereby the drive to succeed and lead the market exists.
• Demonstrated superior communication and relationship building skills, as well as a thorough understanding of Media Law.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate in a team environment, contributing positively to the operations and working relationships.
• Ability to contribute ideas and demonstration initiative and flexibility.
• Demonstrated positive work ethic and the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to take steps to solve a problem.vali
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Must hold the right to work in Australia.

What we can offer you:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging
• Exclusive offers on your favourite retail brands and travel sites
• Access to LifeWorks - LIFT; an online fitness program you can access anytime
• 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 have the ability to legally work in Australia.

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.