Role Overview
As a Journalist for 4BC, you will be responsible for generating stories and presenting information in a balanced, accurate, and interesting way.
You will meet hourly and half-hourly news bulletin deadlines, prepare and present material on air, in both live and pre-recorded reports, file voice reports and audio grabs, write scripts for bulletins, voice reports, stories, and headlines, generate ideas for stories, and follow leads from news agencies, police, the public, media conferences, programs, social media, and other sources.
Responsibilities
* Meet hourly and half-hourly news bulletin deadlines.
* Prepare and present material on air, in both live and pre-recorded reports.
* File voice reports and audio grabs.
* Write scripts for bulletins, voice reports, stories, and headlines.
* Generate ideas for stories and follow leads from news agencies, police, the public, media conferences, programs, social media, and other sources.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Meeting hourly and half-hourly news bulletin deadlines.
* Preparing and presenting material on air, in both live and pre-recorded reports.
* Filing voice reports and audio grabs.
* Writing scripts for bulletins, voice reports, stories, and headlines.
* Generating ideas for stories and following leads from news agencies, police, the public, media conferences, programs, social media, and other sources.
Requirements
* Experience in journalism, newsgathering, writing for radio, editing bulletins, and news reading.
* Able to meet hourly and half-hourly deadlines under pressure.
* Ability to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.
* Broad knowledge of local and regional issues, as well as newsmakers and organisations.
* Ability to work in a live broadcasting environment.
* Online research, word processing, and social media skills.
* Ability to work in a team and independently, and to take feedback and direction.
Desirable Skills:
* Degree in journalism/communications or similar.
* Experience with NewsBoss software.
Benefits
Working at 4BC offers a dynamic and challenging work environment where you can grow your career and contribute to delivering high-quality content to our audience.
Additional Information
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.