Journalist

Role overview

Join a major Australian media organisation as a Journalist based in Bunbury, Western Australia. This role sits within a regional newsroom and focuses on producing timely broadcast news content for a key market.

The position reports to the WA News Editor and is suited to a journalist who is confident across the full reporting process, from finding story ideas through to writing, voicing and delivering news material to deadline.

Key responsibilities

• Develop original daily story angles suitable for on-air news coverage.
• Conduct interviews, write scripts and voice news stories.
• Build and maintain strong contacts within the local community.
• Research topics thoroughly and prepare accurate news reports.
• Work professionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

What you will need

• Hands-on experience producing news stories.
• A degree or other tertiary qualification in journalism or communications.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• The capacity to consistently meet very tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of broadcast law and newsroom compliance requirements.
• A self-driven approach, with strong organisation and time management skills.
• A creative, energetic mindset and a solid understanding of journalism practices.

Benefits and culture

• Access to exclusive discounts, wellness support and recognition initiatives.
• Flexible leave offerings, including fertility, parental and volunteering leave.
• Learning and development opportunities through mentoring and internal growth programs.

About the employer

The organisation reaches more than 17 million Australians each month and operates across broadcast, television, publishing and digital media. Its portfolio includes major network channels and news and publishing brands, and the workplace is shaped by creativity, teamwork and ongoing development.

Values and inclusion

The company’s guiding principles are to be brave, work better together and make things happen. It also places strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and reconciliation, supported by employee advocacy groups and formal equality initiatives. It has been recognised as a leader in gender equality and is a partner of UN Women.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position in Bunbury, Western Australia. The employer is an equal opportunity organisation and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.