Reporter

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;
Ability to work 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.

About the Role

No day will be the same in these roles. You could be covering the police beat, the courtroom, local and State politics or telling community-driven and feel good stories. You could go from writing about farming, mining and fishing to people profiles and entertainment pieces and perhaps some sport. The role will enable you to partake in tasks such as:

Breaking news stories and creating engaging content;
Gathering and writing original news stories for print and online platforms;
Developing positive relationships with key people and organisations;
Contributing to news meetings, liaising with the Editor on story development;
Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally; and
Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

About the Benefits

Salary sacrifice packaging
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Some relocation expenses covered
An employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more
Access to company car for work purposes
Exclusive access to local events