Reporter

10 News First is part of Paramount Global, one of the world's largest media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What's more, you'll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

Job description:

This is a permanent full-time role based in SYDNEY.

As a Journalist with 10 News First, you will organize news coverage, originate, research and product news stories.

Functions will include:

generating story ideas from scratch through to broadcast
often working under extreme time pressures and to meet multiple daily deadlines to produce clear and accurate copy
Working unsupervised to ideate and execute highly complex stories with minimal management input. May
Ability to report live on all breaking news events
Capable of covering Chief of Staff shift at any time.
Pitching stories on a regular basis
Regularly lines-up or supervises a bulletin when required by management.
Ideate, create, and publish assets including video, graphics, stills and run live coverage from planning to publishing across platforms.

What are we looking for in a Reporter at 10 News First? What's important?

solid news judgement, logistically savvy
strong communication skills
ability to make decisions under extreme pressure
Previous experience as a television News Journalist with at least 2-3 years' experience (strong track record in daily radio, digital or print could be considered)
extensive understanding of local, national and international issues and a strong willingness to embrace the concept of supplying content for multiple audiences across different platforms
Knowledge of ENPS and non-linear editing is a bonus
Ability to work across different shifts and/or some weekends
High level understanding and application of media law.