Casual News Journalist - Hope Media, Sydney
An exciting opportunity for an experienced broadcast journalist to work occasional casual shifts producing and presenting radio news bulletins.
Be part of the team that shares hope with Sydney
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced broadcast journalist to work occasional casual shifts producing and presenting radio news bulletins. We are looking for someone who can cover the news in a fair, factual and balanced way, providing the opportunity for a broader range of voices, including a Christian perspective.
The Organisation:
Hope Media is a creative, energetic Christian media organisation with a distinct culture. Our mission is to "engage people with experiences of God's love – so that they will become more like Christ – and the world more like his Kingdom". We seek to treat all people with respect, serve our listeners and community well.
The Role Involves:
* Researching and writing news
* Identifying suitable sources and conducting interviews
* Audio editing and scripting of news stories
* Producing and presenting high quality news bulletins to tight deadlines
* Representing the company in a professional and courteous manner
* Opportunities may also exist to write website articles for news and current affairs
Casual Shift Details:
* Occasional casual shifts as needed, between the hours of 4:30am–6:30pm weekdays
* Available to work shifts at short notice
The successful applicant will:
* Have a degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field
* Experience in producing and presenting radio news bulletins
* Display strong news judgement
* Have the ability to write accurate and concise radio news stories
* Work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
* Demonstrate initiative and have the capability to seek out and break news stories
* Produce excellent work in keeping with high journalistic standards
* Be a proactive self-starter capable of working independently
* Be a strong team player
* Have a firm belief in the mission, vision and values of Hope Media
Ready to Apply?
Send your application with a cover letter addressing how you meet each of the criteria, CV, and air check/audio sample via this link. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Rocchi, HR Coordinator on (02) 9854 7006.
Applications will be considered upon submission, so send in your application asap
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