Casual Journalist - Newcastle Location

WIN Television; Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive offers on retail brands and

LifeWorks – LIFT fitness program

Job summary

WIN Television is seeking a casual journalist for the NBN News service, based in Newcastle. You will report on local, national and international stories, taking ownership of your market to deliver high-quality bulletins and engaging community coverage.

Reporting to the State News Director - NBN, you will research, compile and produce weekday news stories, and liaise with editors and camera operators to meet deadlines and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Researching, compiling and producing high quality news stories for weekday news bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure bulletins meet deadline and are of the highest standards.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Deadline management

Team player

Story ideas

Media law

Local/national/international news

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

About Us

The WIN Television Network is Australia’s largest commercial television network, committed to providing first-class entertainment and news services to around eight million viewers across Australia. The WIN Network is a diverse media and entertainment group with television as the core business, and other business interests in radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our NBN News service, based in Newcastle. 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.

About Us

The WIN Television Network is Australia’s largest commercial television network, committed to providing first-class entertainment and news services to around eight million viewers across Australia. The WIN Network is a diverse media and entertainment group with television as the core business, and other business interests in radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our NBN News service, based in Newcastle. Working in a regional newsroom offers an experience like no other, allowing you the opportunity to take ownership of your market and report in 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 State News Director - NBN, 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

• 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

• 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!

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.