News Journalist

Sports Entertainment Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEN in Adelaide is seeking a full-time News Journalist to source, write and read half-hourly national news and sport bulletins for SEN and syndicated stations. You will deliver engaging content for diverse markets and ensure timely bulletins across platforms.

You’ll bring a Journalism qualification and at least five years in a radio newsroom using NewsBoss, with strong news judgment, reporting instincts, and audio editing skills. A passion for AFL and NRL is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a Journalism qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a radio newsroom using NewsBoss.
• Strong news preparation and presentation under tight deadlines.
• Passion for news and sport (AFL and NRL).
• Audio editing and basic studio equipment knowledge.
• Familiar with CRA Codes of Practice and Broadcasting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Source, write and read half-hourly National news and sport bulletins for SEN.
• Deliver bulletins for syndicated stations and other markets as required.

Skills

Journalism

Radio newsroom experience

News writing

Editing

Audio editing

Education

Journalism qualification

Tools

NewsBoss

Job description

About Us

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is one of the largest sports media content and entertainment businesses, with the unique capability to deliver brand stories to national audiences across Australia. This is achieved via multiple platforms including radio, print, television, digital, in-stadium, activations and events. SEN is a dynamic sport led business on an exciting growth journey and we’re looking for match fit talent to join our passionate team.

Why work with us?

We’re an energetic, fast paced business. You’ll join a close team who are all about enabling one another to succeed. The opportunities for connection and growth span nationally across Australia.

About The Role And You

SEN is looking for a full-time News Journalist, working Monday – Friday. You’ll source, write and read half hourly National news and sport bulletins for SEN plus deliver bulletins for syndicated stations and other markets as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Journalism qualification;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a radio newsroom using NewsBoss;
• Proven strengths in news preparation and presentation to meet deadlines and deliver different versions of bulletins for different markets;
• Passion for news and sport (particularly AFL and NRL);
• Audio editing and basic technical understanding of studio equipment;
• A knowledge and understanding of CRA’s Codes of Practice and Broadcasting Standards;

Optional

• Digital and social media skills for visual execution and uploading bulletins;
• Long form writing skills for digital articles and/or articles for The AFL Record

You’ll also need to have great communication skills, attention to detail, work at a fast pace and the ability to work in a team environment (in market and remotely).

Sports Entertainment Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.