Casual Journalist

Aurizon Holdings Limited; Casual; Presencial; PEN 132.000 - 164.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive retail offers

Online fitness program

Descripción de la vacante

A media organization is seeking a casual journalist to join their team in Canberra. The role involves researching and producing news stories for weekday bulletins while collaborating with editors and camera operators. Ideal candidates should have a university qualification in journalism and excellent communication skills. Benefits include access to employee programs, retail offers, and fitness initiatives. If interested, please apply with your cover letter, resume, and demo reel.

Formación

• A university qualification in journalism is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of local, national and international news is necessary.
• Knowledge of local, national and international news.”
• Understanding of media law and working with newsroom teams.

Responsabilidades

• Researching, compiling and producing high-quality news stories.
• Liaising with editors and camera operators to meet deadlines.
• Identifying story opportunities and operating with initiative.

Conocimientos

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Media law knowledge

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Media law knowledge

Educación

University qualification in journalism

Descripción del empleo

Apply now Job no: 493631
Work type: Casual
Location: Canberra
Departments: News

About the role

We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our WIN News service, based in Canberra. Working in a regional newsroom offers an experience like no other, allowing you the opportunity to take ownership of your market and report on all rounds. In areas such as the environment, sport, politics, you name it - you have the control to make a difference within the community. This environment allows you to make a difference in news and is truly rewarding work.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for researching, compiling and producing high quality news stories for our weekday news bulletins. You'll liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure our bulletins meet deadline and are of the highest standards.

About you

To be the successful candidate, you will have:

• A university qualification in journalism
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of how to compile a ratings winning bulletin
• Knowledge of local, national and international news stories affecting the community
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of media law
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines through effective time management
• Capacity to operate in a team environment, contributing positively to working relationships
• Ability to identify story opportunities, and operate with initiative and flexibility
• Positive work ethic, and the ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes

What we can offer you

At the WIN Network, we value our employees by offering a vast and varied array of benefits. When you join our organisation, you can expect:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Exclusive offers on your favourite retail brands and travel sites
• Access to LifeWorks - LIFT; an online fitness program you can access anytime!

Please note, all applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume and Demo Reel.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you! For further information about the role, or for a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at [e-mail] .

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 hold valid Australian working rights.

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Advertised: 25 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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