Seven Network Hiring for Journalist at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Full Time

Work type: Full-time

Location: Canberra

Join the Australia’s most watched network!

• Thrive in an exciting, busy and dynamic news environment
• Be part of a highly trained, fun, supportive, high-performing team
• At Seven we are committed to both your professional and personal growth

Do you want to give your journalism career the boost it needs so you can make your mark on the industry?

Seven News Regional is seeking a journalist in our Canberra hub to learn everything about the business. We are seeking a er who is a self-starter and strong writer who is prepared to learn their craft amongst some of the best newsroom leaders in the business.

This role demands news gathering, writing, interviewing, and presenting skills. The extra skills you learn and develop with us will give you the experience you need to take your career into a bigger newsroom.

You may have just graduated from a Journalism degree or are looking to start out in the industry. Start your career at Seven!

You’ll be:

• Generating original daily story ideas for on-air and online presentations
• Interviewing, writing and voicing skills
• Developing and maintaining contacts in the community
• Research and prepare news s, whether in the field or in the office
• Finding and Writing feature stories in specific categories
• Create an effective and respectful rapport with internal and external stakeholder

You have:

• Proven experience writing stories
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Ability to work to very precise deadlines
• To be highly motivated
• To have an understanding in Broadcast Law Guidelines

In return, we will provide you with:

• Generous 7Perks and corporate discounts at a range of retail, tech and health & fitness facilities
• A collaborative, vibrant culture
• Professional development opportunities through Seven’s Mentoring and Performance & Development programs
• A reward and recognition program with monetary and non-monetary incentives
• Generous paid parental leave for both secondary and primary carers
• Flexible working environments
• Access to Seven’s own Learning and Development program: Accelerate

At Seven, we are here to bring all Australians closer to the moments that move us.

Seven is Australia’s #1 television network and home to iconic news, sports and entertainment brands, plus Australia’s #1 BVOD service, 7plus.

Our company values of Be Brave, Better Together and Make It Happen put our people first and celebrate diversity, innovation and making a difference to the lives of millions of Australians.

The Seven Network is part of Seven West Media, the media company of the future, powered by audience, content and technology. Comprising some of Australia’s most renowned media brands, SWM includes not just Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix, 7Bravo and BVOD offering 7plus, but also 7NEWS.com.au, The West Australian, The Sunday Times and more.

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The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes

Advertised: 19 Jun 2023 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 17 Jul 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Visit us at www.sevenwestmedia.com.au