Journalist
One of Australia's leading independent media organisations has an opportunity for a journalist to join its expanding newsroom.
Summary about this job
Journalism & Writing
Company: Private Advertiser
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $45,000 - $59,999 plus super
Phone: +61-7-9092-6615
Fax: +61-3-1837-2044
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Detail information about job Journalist. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Western Weekender is the Penrith region's leading local media organisation. For more than 25 years, it has been the heartbeat of the city - providing a strong mix of news, sport, entertainment and more. The Weekender has been nominated as Newspaper of the Year on three separate occasions.
We currently have a position available for a journalist to join our team, writing for our highly respected print newspaper as well as our digital assets.
If you're somebody who checks the news websites before you've had your morning coffee, never misses the 6pm news and uses social media to catch up on national affairs rather than Kim Kardashian's latest drama, you're who we're looking for!
The successful candidate will write and research stories across a vast range of general local topics. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate would write for both print and digital, with a primary focus on the highly regarded print edition.
This particular opportunity has a strong focus on political reporting (as well as a cross-section of other portfolios and topics), so knowledge of all levels of government would be an obvious advantage.
We're looking for an enthusiastic journalist with an eye for news, who is able to help deliver quality stories and information to our large readership.
Skills, attributes and requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce accurate copy
- Ability to identify and research fresh story angles and ideas
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong worth ethic
- A genuine interest in the local, state and national news cycle
- High attention to detail
This is a full-time role and is open to all experience levels including junior journalists and recent graduates.
A driver's licence and car is a requirement of this role.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or hit 'Apply Now'. Applications close Tuesday, July 17.