Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.
Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.
Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.
We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic television journalist to deliver compelling news reports across a variety of platforms. The role requires excellent on-air delivery and presentation and a hunger for researching and delivering exclusive and breaking news content. The role requires flexibility and working across a 7-day roster, including travel as required.
Please include your showreel with your application.
Day to day you will:
- Develop and maintain contacts with personalities, organisations and key sources
- Produce and present compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Write, edit, and present news stories with accuracy and clarity.
- Deliver live reports and cover events, including live interviews
- Provide insightful commentary and analysis on various topics.
- Demonstrate positive and professional communication, supporting a team environment.
- Communicate clearly, timely, and consistently, following NEC company policies where required.
- Embrace multiplatform journalism strategies, ensuring seamless integration across digital, social, and traditional media.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive newsroom culture.
Qualifications
What we would like:
- Proven experience working as a Journalist in a newsroom
- Ability to develop and maintain network of contacts within the industry
- Well-developed verbal communication skills including clear speaking voice
- Polished presentation ability on camera, including ability to deliver dynamic and compelling movement and storytelling
- Ability and willingness to report live, including under breaking news conditions
- Calmness and the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Well developed research and interview skills
- An excellent memory for recalling scripts and facts
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of journalistic ethics, legal and compliance requirements
Additional Information
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
