Journalist - Newcastle

WIN Television; Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

LIFT digital fitness platform

Discounts on shopping & gym membership

Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

WIN Network in Newcastle is seeking an experienced journalist for the NBN News service. Based in Newcastle, you will report on local, regional and national stories, taking ownership of your market and delivering high-quality bulletins on weekdays.

Reporting to the NBN State News Director, you will research, compile and produce stories, liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure deadlines are met and standards are maintained. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday 8:30am–5pm.

Qualifications

• A university qualification in journalism with at least one year experience.
• 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 attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines through effective time management.
• Capacity to operate in a team environment and work with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile and produce high-quality news stories for weekday bulletins.
• Liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure bulletins meet deadline and quality standards.
• Report on local, regional and national stories from Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Skills

Oral and written communication

News bulletin production

Deadline-driven

Story identification & initiative

Media law knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

University qualification 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 an experienced journalist for our NBN News service, based in Newcastle.

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 an experienced 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.

Reporting to the NBN State News Director, 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. This is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm.

About You

To be the successful candidate, you will have:

• A university qualification in journalism with at least one year experience
• 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:

• Employee health and wellbeing program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Access to LIFT session, an engaging digital fitness platform offering live and on-demand workouts.
• Discounts on shopping, tech, gym memberships, hotels and holiday destinations available through our EAP.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging Options.
• Enjoy 16 weeks of employer-funded paid parental leave for primary carers (3 weeks for secondary carers), plus superannuation contributions paid on top of your employer-funded parental leave.

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.