Social Media Producer - Perth

Seven Network; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts, wellness perks &

Generous leave options (fertility, Par

Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring

Job summary

Seven West Media in Perth is seeking a Social Media Producer to transform the day’s top stories into engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other social platforms.

You’ll work alongside reporters, producers and camera operators to grow audiences, turn breaking news into digital-first content, edit vertical video and reels, and help shape new formats and storytelling approaches in a fast-paced newsroom, ideal for someone early in their career who loves news and thrives on

Qualifications

• Genuine obsession with news, journalism and current affairs.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and what drives engagement.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• A passion for storytelling and creating content people want to watch and share.
• Strong video editing skills using Premiere Pro and confidence working across digital platforms.
• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to experiment with new content formats.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment and respond quickly to breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging news content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other social platforms.
• Turn breaking news and major stories into compelling digital-first content.
• Edit video content for social media, including vertical video, reels, shorts and long-form formats.
• Work closely with reporters, producers and camera operators to identify content opportunities.
• Help grow audiences, engagement and viewership across 7NEWS social channels.
• Monitor trends, audience behaviour and platform performance to inform content decisions.
• Contribute ideas for new formats, series and storytelling approaches.
• Support coverage of major news events and breaking stories.

Skills

News & current affairs

Social media engagement

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Fast-paced newsroom

Creativity

Curiosity

Breaking news responsiveness

Tools

Premiere Pro

Job description

Love news? Live on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and social media? Know exactly how to turn a breaking story into content people can’t stop watching?

We’re looking for the next generation of digital storytellers to help shape the future of 7NEWS in Perth.

A day in the life…

As a Social Media Producer , you’ll work at the intersection of journalism, social media and digital content, transforming the day’s biggest news stories into engaging content for audiences across social and video platforms. Working alongside journalists, producers and camera operators, you’ll help bring 7NEWS to audiences wherever they are, not just on television.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to combine a passion for news with a deep understanding of digital platforms and audience behaviour.

More specifically, you will

• Create and publish engaging news content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other social platforms.
• Turn breaking news and major stories into compelling digital-first content.
• Edit video content for social media, including vertical video, reels, shorts and long-form formats.
• Work closely with reporters, producers and camera operators to identify content opportunities.
• Help grow audiences, engagement and viewership across 7NEWS social channels.
• Monitor trends, audience behaviour and platform performance to inform content decisions.
• Contribute ideas for new formats, series and storytelling approaches.
• Support coverage of major news events and breaking stories.

What will you need

• A genuine obsession with news, journalism and current affairs.
• A strong understanding of social media platforms and what drives engagement.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• A passion for storytelling and creating content people want to watch and share.
• Strong video editing skills using Premier Pro and confidence working across digital platforms.
• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to experiment with new content formats.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment and respond quickly to breaking news.

Still no convinced? Let us sweeten the deal!

• 7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.
• Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave
• Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

Why join 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.

Seven West 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.

Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.