News Assistant

3 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Job no: 493567

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term

Location: Wollongong

Departments: News

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 journalist for our WIN News service on a 12-month fixed term basis. Reporting to the State News Director, you will be responsible for assisting with planning and posting to our social media platforms, researching, compiling and producing high quality weather and news stories for our weekday news bulletins. Duties include by are not limited to providing assistance to the Weather Presenter in the preparation of the weather forecasts, data entry of all information and assistance with some script writing as requested. You'll liaise with editors and camera operators and journalists to ensure our news bulletins and online content meet deadline and are of the highest standards.

About You

To be the successful candidate, you will have:
  • University qualification majoring 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
  • Knowledge of the social media landscape
  • A keen interest in social media trends
  • 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
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills

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
  • Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging options
  • 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 *******

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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