Reporter

2 weeks ago

Geraldton, Western Australia Seven Network Full time

Reporter - Geraldton

Join Australia's Fastest Growing National News Brand

Are you ready to make headlines, capture the heartbeat of a region, and be the voice of the community?

You can't go wrong in a thriving, diverse and sports-loving regional city like Geraldton and region like the Mid West-Gascoyne, which provides a well-rounded stepping stone for a keen and hungry reporter.

About Us: Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news, sports, and entertainment brand in WA. We get to connect with millions of Australians every day, and we aim to give our audience, clients, and team the best experience. We comprise of brands including Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Nightly, The Sunday Times, thewest.com.au, PerthNow, 7plus, and thegame.com.au. We're a diverse, innovative, and collaborative team that loves what we do—and we want you to be part of it

About this role: Based in our Geraldton office and reporting to the Editor of the Geraldton Guardian and Midwest Times, the opportunity is open for either a graduate journalist with a university degree looking to launch their career OR an experienced reporter considering a sea change and keen to take on a new and exciting challenge.

What We Need: This role will have you covering a range of news in a region rich in potential for breaking and telling important yarns and honing your craft on the Geraldton Guardian, which publishes Tuesday and Friday each week, and the free Midwest Times paper out every Wednesday, as well as across our digital platforms. An experienced candidate (ideally with at least 1-3 years of experience) would be considered for a possible leadership role within the newsroom, which would include extra responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gathering and writing original news stories for publication in print and online platforms.
  • Developing positive relationships with key people and organisations.
  • Breaking news stories and creating engaging content.
  • Contributing to news planning meetings and liaising with the Editor regarding story development.
  • Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally; and
  • Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner.

What You Bring:

  • The ability to work under high pressure and be flexible with work hours.
  • Strong interviewing and communication skills.
  • A sense of urgency and focus on deadlines.
  • A passion for local news (with an interest in hard news, such as crime, courts and politics desirable).
  • Existing skills or a strong desire to upskill with digital production and social media promotion; and
  • A valid driver's licence.

Why You Will Love Working Here?

  • Work with a leading media company – no media background required
  • Perks Galore: Salary sacrifice, paid parental leave, and an employee perks program.
  • A vibrant, creative culture where your ideas and energy will be valued.
  • Flexibility in a high-performance but relaxed, friendly environment.
  • Exciting opportunities for personal growth in an exciting company.

Join us at Seven West Media and be a part of our success story.

To apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button and follow the prompts to submit your resume and any supporting documents. Please note, only applicants who have current and valid Australian work rights can apply.

Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered.

Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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