**About us**
Are you ready to make headlines, capture the heartbeat of a region, and be the voice of the community?
You can't go wrong in a thriving, diverse and sports-loving regional city like Geraldton and region like the Mid West-Gascoyne, which provides a well-rounded stepping stone for a keen and hungry reporter.
**About you**
Based in our Geraldton office and reporting to the Editor of the Geraldton Guardian and Midwest Times, the opportunity is open for either a graduate journalist with a university degree looking to launch their career OR an experienced reporter considering a sea change and keen to take on a new and exciting challenge.
The role will have you covering a range of news in a region rich in potential for breaking and telling important yarns and honing your craft on the Geraldton Guardian, which publishes Tuesday and Friday each week, and the free Midwest Times paper out every Wednesday, as well as across our digital platforms.
- The ability to work under high pressure and be flexible with work hours.
- Strong interviewing and communication skills.
- A sense of urgency and focus on deadlines.
- A passion for local news (with an interest in hard news, such as crime, courts and politics desirable).
- Existing skills or a strong desire to upskill with digital production and social media promotion; and
- A valid driver's licence.
**About the Role**
- Gathering and writing original news stories for publication in print and online platforms;
- Developing positive relationships with key people and organisations;
- Breaking news stories and creating engaging content;
- Contributing to news planning meetings and liaising with the Editor regarding story development;
- Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner.
As part of Seven West Media, there are many opportunities for your work to be shared across the company's varying outlets, including The West Australian and The Sunday Times.
**About the Benefits**
- An inclusive and diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up.
- Salary sacrifice packaging.
- A lucrative remuneration package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- An employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more
- SWM is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace._
- SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._
**Advertised**: 29 Jan 2025 3:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 28 Feb 2025 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time
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