Northern Editor - Broome

Seven West Media; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Subsidised housing

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Seven West Media in Broome is seeking a Journalist to step into the Northern Editor role, overseeing four regional mastheads including Broome Advertiser and North West Telegraph. You will drive coverage that informs communities, shapes the North West narrative, and mentor reporters.

This is a career-defining chance to run newsrooms, set the news agenda, and lead with integrity in Western Australia’s unique North West region.

Qualifications

• Two years' reporting experience or more.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Eye for detail and hunger for the truth.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Passion for local news.

Responsibilities

• Gather original news stories for print and online.
• Develop relationships with key people and organisations.
• Break news stories and create engaging content.
• Steer editorial direction of the Northern papers.
• Interview and photograph subjects confidently and professionally.
• Lead a small team of reporters.
• Work with senior regional leadership as a unified team.
• Represent the Company professionally.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Under pressure

Deadline-driven

Driver's license

Job description

Ready to take the next big step in your journalism career? Seven West Media has an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Journalist to step into the pivotal role of Northern Editor in Broome.

You will take the reins of four of the region’s most respected mastheads including the Broome Advertiser and North West Telegraph, leading coverage that informs communities, sparks conversation, and helps shape the narrative of Western Australia’s North West.

This is a career-defining opportunity to fast‑track your progression into senior editorial leadership. You will gain invaluable hands‑on experience running newsrooms, mentoring journalists, setting the news agenda, and delivering impactful, community‑driven journalism that truly makes a difference.

If you are an emerging newsroom leader ready to step up, embrace greater responsibility, and take on a fresh challenge in one of Australia’s most unique and rewarding regions, this is your moment.

About The Role

• Gathering and writing original news stories for publication in print and online.
• Developing positive relationships with key people and organisations.
• Breaking news stories and creating engaging content.
• Steering the editorial direction of the Northern papers.
• Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally.
• Leading a small team of reporters.
• Working cohesively as part of our senior regional leadership team.
• Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner.

About You

• The ability to work under high pressure.
• At least two years' experience as a reporter.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• An eye for detail, a head for news and a hunger for the truth.
• A sense of urgency and focus on deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A passion for local news.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Thrive in a dynamic media environment - be part of an influential newsroom that makes a real impact across the region.
• We champion respect, inclusivity and teamwork, creating an environment where you can do your best work and continue to grow.
• Take advantage of genuine opportunities to develop your leadership capability and advance your career.
• Enjoy salary sacrifice options, subsidised housing, and a competitive remuneration package.
• Access health and wellbeing programs and a range of employee benefits designed to support you on and off the job.

We are a team that believes in the power of print - even in a digital world! Join a legacy business that’s adapting for the future, where your work makes a visible impact every single day.

About Us

Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market‑leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital. SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow. From trusted news and live sport to unmissable entertainment, we create moments that spark conversation and bring the nation together.

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If you are passionate about storytelling, innovation and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

The Broome Advertiser, operating under The West Australian, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.