News Producer/Journalist- Wollongong

About us:
The WIN Network is the world’s largest privately owned regional television network and Australia’s largest commercial network. We reach more than eight million viewers across six states and the nation’s capital. WIN is a diverse media and entertainment group. Television is our core business. We also have business interests in radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

About the role:

We are in search of an enthusiastic News Producer/Journalist to energise the team, delivering excellent community news. Your self-motivation, communication finesse, and ability to foster team trust are essential for achieving impactful outcomes.

Based in Wollongong, this role will see you will lead, innovate and shape impactful stories. You are responsible for the production and presentation of high-quality news updates & bulletins. This position will also ensure that the editorial fulfills all legal requirements in its news procedures, editorial guidelines and operations. This is a full time position, working Monday - Friday. 

About you:
To be the successful candidate, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification with a journalism background and an understanding of the importance of compiling impactful bulletins.
• Sound working knowledge of daily process in a television newsroom.
• Experience developing a strong editorial strategy, and managing a culture whereby the drive to succeed and lead the market exists.
• Demonstrated superior communication and relationship building skills, as well as a thorough understanding of Media Law.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate in a team environment, contributing positively to the operations and working relationships.
• Ability to contribute ideas and demonstration initiative and flexibility.
• Demonstrated positive work ethic and the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to take steps to solve a problem.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Must hold the right to work in Australia.

What we can offer you:
At the WIN Network, we value our employees by offering a vast and varied array of benefits. When you join our organisation, you can expect:

• Employee health and wellbeing program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Access to LIFT session, an engaging digital fitness platform offering live and on-demand workouts.
• Discounts on shopping, tech, gym memberships, hotels and holiday destinations available through our EAP.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Packaging Options.
• Enjoy 16 weeks of employer-funded paid parental leave for primary carers (3 weeks for secondary carers), plus superannuation contributions paid on top of your employer-funded parental leave.

Please note, all applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume and Demo Reel.

If you believe your ambitions, skills, and expertise align with this role, we are excited to connect with you. For further information about the role, or for a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at recruit@winnetwork.com.au.

The WIN Network reserves the right to commence and/or conclude the recruitment process of this position, prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

All staff employed by the WIN Network must have the ability to legally work in Australia. 

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.