**Who are we?**
Southern Cross Austereo is Australia's leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR, Triple M & HIT networks, and regional television affiliations including with Networks 7 and 10. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV and Digital channels, our mission is to Entertain, Inform & Inspire all Australians Anytime. Anywhere!
**What's on offer for you?**
- **Casual position** based in our vibrant **Launceston **office.
- Working on our market-leading live presentation of **7 Tasmania News.**:
- Predominantly 4-hour weekend shifts (3pm - 7pm) - up to 3 weekends and 24 hours a month (occasional weekday backfill shifts).
- Training and development opportunities for growth & progression - we LOVE to promote internally across our 65 offices!
- Highly supportive and creative culture that encourages you to be your best unique self.
**About the role**:
We're on the hunt for a Casual News Assistant to join our **7 Tasmania News** team based in Launceston.
The News Assistant is a perfect entry point for a graduate journalist, communications or media studies student. They perform functions across both editorial and operational facets of television news production. Supporting the **7 Tasmania News** Producer, the News Assistant helps to source, prepare, ensure the accuracy of, and deliver network content, on-air graphics, and closed captioning content for live news broadcasts. They may also contribute to writing news updates. This role may also involve news administration support.
**Experience we're looking for**:
- Demonstrated interest in news and current affairs
- A team player with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work with limited supervision and meet strict deadlines under pressure
- Experience in, or ability to quickly gain knowledge in news production and content management systems
- Knowledge of video editing software is an advantage, as is a knowledge of social media tools and platforms, and photo and video editing apps
- Knowledge of media law and best practice
We are a values driven organisation - if you genuinely live and breathe our values, you'll be a great addition to SCA.
- **We're Better Together**:
- **People are our Power**:
- **Always Curious**:
- **We Push Doors Open**:
- **Be Genuine