Job Description
As a seasoned journalist, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of a news brand across a powerful multi-platform network. You will work in a dynamic and fast-moving team, chasing leads, uncovering facts, and producing compelling high-impact television news stories that shape the national conversation.
With the freedom to work independently and the support of a collaborative newsroom culture, you will have the chance to take the lead on complex news stories from concept to broadcast with minimal supervision.
Paramount is committed to delivering high-quality news content that resonates with audiences across Australia, and we are looking for an experienced News Reporter to join our Sydney newsroom.
Key Responsibilities:
* Pitch research and produce original high-quality news stories for broadcast.
* Work under tight deadlines to deliver clear accurate and engaging TV news content.
* Report live with confidence on breaking news events.
* Take the lead on complex news stories from concept to broadcast with minimal supervision.
* Proactively source and line up stories ensuring comprehensive and dynamic coverage.
* Cover other newsroom roles as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong news judgment and a deep understanding of the TV news landscape.
Exceptional communication skills both on-air and behind the scenes.
Highly motivated to cultivate contacts and not afraid to pick up the phone.
Ability to work under pressure and make quick accurate editorial decisions.
Proven track record in television news reporting.
In-depth knowledge of local national and international current affairs.
Proficiency in non-linear editing systems with experience in TV news production.
Flexibility to work across different shifts including weekends to meet newsroom demands.
Strong grasp of media law and its application in news reporting.
Benefits
Paramount ANZ is proud to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race colour sex language religion political or other opinion national or social origin property or birth.
These grounds also include age nationality marital status disability place of residence and sexual orientation.
Paramount acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of the lands where we live learn and work and honours their continuing connection and care for Country and storytelling.