Journalist

Australia’s most watched network!

Only media company in Australia to be awarded the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s Employer of Choice
Produce breaking sports stories and creating engaging content
Join the vibrant, exciting, fast-paced newsroom of Cairns

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Sports Journalist to join the Cairns Newsroom. Reporting to the Supervising Producer, you will be responsible for gathering, editing and presenting information in a composed, accurate and engaging manner.

Other key responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key people and organisations;
Breaking sports stories and creating engaging content;
Contributing to planning meetings and liaising with the News Director regarding story development;
Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner.

We are looking for someone who has:

at least two years’ experience in television news reporting.
An energetic, self-starter attitude with a keen interest in sport
Proven editorial skills
A solid understanding of media law and ethics
A sense of urgency and focus on deadlines
VJ experience desirable, however not essential

Given the nature of the sporting industry, this role may require you to work on the weekend and outside of normal business hours from time to time.

In return, we will provide:

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
Access to Seven’s own Learning and Development program: Accelerate
A reward and recognition program with monetary and non-monetary incentives

Generous paid parental leave for both secondary and primary carers
Focus on creating a successful and sustainable future

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.

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