At a Glance
- Tasks: Create impactful news stories on diverse topics like environment, sport, and politics.
- Company: Join WIN News, a leading regional newsroom in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy health programs, fitness sessions, discounts, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community through journalism.
- Qualifications: University degree in journalism and at least one year of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced journalist for our WIN News service, based in Darwin. 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 National 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.
About you:
- 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:
- 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.
Journalist in Darwin employer: WIN Television Network
At WIN Network, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Townsville, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Our supportive team environment, coupled with competitive salary packages and extensive employee benefits, including health and wellbeing programs, ensures that our Sales Executives thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a highly regarded media team that values your contributions and encourages your career aspirations.
