4BC Journalist

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

Job Description

We are looking for a Journalist to join our Nine Radio Brisbane newsroom.

You will generate stories, research, edit and present news and sport for Brisbane’s premier talk radio station and our national network of stations on 4BC. 

The 4BC newsroom is a highly-motivated and dynamic group of journalists that produces more than 20 live and local bulletins a day, plus regular news updates and any breaking news as it happens. When you apply, please include an audio demo of your work. 

If it happens in Brisbane, you’ll hear it first on 4BC.

Day to day, you will report the News Director and your responsibilities include:

Editing and presenting informative, accurate and balanced news and sport bulletins Generating stories and following leads from contacts, news agencies, politicians, media conferences and other sources Meeting hourly and half-hourly deadlines Reading On Air news bulletins  Understanding and complying with media law and industry codes of conduct and regulations Conducting interviews with a variety of newsmakers

Taking direction from the Brisbane News Director as well as shift editors

Qualifications

Essential qualifications, experience & skills

Degree in or in final year of journalism or reasonable equivalent qualification Proven experience in journalism and expertise in news gathering, writing and presenting Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and ability to effectively prioritise simultaneous tasks High-level communication and interpersonal skills Broad knowledge of local, national and international issues, newsmakers and organisations Knowledge of domestic and international sport Knowledge of ethical and editorial standards for news writing and broadcasting Knowledge of laws, regulations, conventions and protocols relating to the delivery of news and public affairs content Knowledge of the Brisbane market Valid driver’s licence

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer:  Drive does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Drive is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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