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Be the voice of the Goldfields!

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 Kalgoorlie, which provides a well-rounded stepping stone for a keen and hungry reporter. 

About us:

You may have heard of us, but did you know? Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news, sports and entertainment brand in WA, we are a group of diverse, creative and inclusive team members that love what we do. We are here to connect with millions of Western Australians every day, and we aim to give our audience, clients and team the best experience. We comprise of brands including Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Sunday Times, thewest.com.au, PerthNow, 7plus, and thegame.com.au.  

About you

Whether you're a graduate journalist, a journalism or university student, or a professional looking to pivot into media - this is your chance to contribute to a publication that prints Monday to Saturday, delivering trusted news to the Goldfields community.

What You'll Do:

• Cover a diverse range of stories -from breaking news to community features
• Interview key stakeholders and uncover stories that matter
• Work closely with the Editor and newsroom team to meet daily deadlines
• Contribute to digital and social media platforms to expand audience reach
• The ability to work under high pressure and be flexible with work hours 

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing news cycles
• Strong interviewing and communication skills
• A sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Passion for local news, with an interest in government reporting highly regarded
• Existing digital production skills or a strong desire to upskill in social media and multimedia journalism

Essential to the role are strong writing and communication skills, a nose for sniffing out news, and a talent for hard work and team work. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and bring a positive attitude to the team. You will be required to cover a wide range of rounds, from hard news to community-driven stories, possibly even sport. You must be confident in taking photographs and filing news for our online platforms.  The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in journalism or a similar field and will partake in tasks such as: 

• 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 
• Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally & representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner. 

About the Benefits 

• An inclusive and diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up  
• Salary sacrifice packaging 
• Subsidised company housing  
• A lucrative remuneration package 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements  
• An employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more 

Apply now! 

Join us at Seven West Media and be a part of our success story. To apply simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the prompts to submit your resume and any supporting documents. Please note, only applicants who have current and valid Australian work rights can apply. 

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. 

For more information visit www.sevenwestmedia.com.au