Reporter

We are on the lookout for two hungry reporters with a strong appetite for chasing news. The first role would be ideal for a candidate with 1-3 years of previous journalism experience as the role entails helping to guide a newsroom of young and dynamic reporters. The second role would be perfect for a graduate journalist looking to kick start their journalism career.

If you can’t choose between the beach and the bush, city or the outback, the good news is - you won’t have to! Geraldton offers the best of both worlds, catering to your professional and lifestyle needs and offering an impressive range of cafes, shops and entertainment options and a rich array of stories, characters and diverse and important issues to report on.

About You

Based in our Geraldton office and reporting to the Mid-West Editor, these roles will have you covering a range of news for the Geraldton Guardian, which publishes twice a week, additional to our free weekly paper, the Midwest Times, and our expanding digital platforms.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:

A tertiary qualification in journalism or a similar field;
Good working under pressure, meeting strict deadlines and flexible with work hours;
A talent for hard work and team work, with a motivated and positive attitude;
Strong interviewing, communication and written skills;
A passion for local news, current affairs and a strong news sense;
A strong desire to upskill with digital production and social media promotion; and
A valid driver’s licence.