WIN Television
Journalist - Newcastle
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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 deadlines and are of the highest standards. This is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm.
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About you:
To be the successful candidate, you will have:
- A university qualification in journalism with at least one year of 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
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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 recruit@winnetwork.com.au.
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.
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