Journalist (Part-Time)

Nine is a leading multi-platform media network, engaging audiences across our Radio Business which is home to Sydney’s number one station – 2GB. You can be part of the team that Sydney turns to for breaking news and information on what’s happening locally, nationally and around the globe. 2GB is home to Walkley Award winning journalists, Australia’s best-known commentators and the most influential broadcasters: Ben Fordham, Ray Hadley, Deborah Knight and Brooke Corte. We lead the way in news and sport coverage, and are proud to host Wide World of Sports. You will truly be working with and learning from top journalists in the industry.

If Sydney is talking about it, we’re talking about it – and that’s why you don’t want to miss this great opportunity!

Job Description

We are looking for a part time journalist to join the Nine Radio Sydney newsroom. You will research, write, edit and present a live national news bulletin across 4 overnight shifts a week.

Please submit a demo with your application too!

You will be required to:

Edit and present accurate, informative and interesting news bulletins.
Work 4 overnight shifts a week
Present live, timed-out bulletins as well as recorded bulletins.
Generate ideas for stories, and follow leads from contacts, politicians, the public, media conferences and other sources.
Research and write radio news stories.
Conduct interviews with a variety of newsmakers.
Exercise editorial judgement on the best angle from which to approach a story.
Meet hourly and half hourly deadlines.
Understand and comply with media law and industry codes of conduct and regulations, as well as completing necessary training and accreditation.
Take direction from the Sydney News Director as well as shift editors.