Social Media Producer - Perth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Wellness perks & recognition programs

Generous leave options

Job summary

Seven West Media is seeking a Social Media Producer for 7NEWS in Perth. You will transform breaking stories into engaging digital content and publish across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and more.

Join a fast-paced newsroom, edit vertical and horizontal video, and collaborate with reporters, producers and camera operators to grow audience and engagement across our social channels.

Qualifications

• A genuine obsession with news and current affairs.
• Strong understanding of social media and engagement drivers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passion for storytelling across platforms.

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 behavior 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

Video editing

Storytelling

Audience engagement

Fast-paced newsroom work

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.

Think you've got what it takes?

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.