Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

NBN is Nine’s regional news arm, with an audience stretching across Northern New South Wales and into Queensland. It has bureaus with reporters and camera operators in the Central Coast, Tamworth, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree, broadcasting out of a brand new state of the art studio and newsroom in Newcastle. NBN has been based out of Newcastle for 60 years, and is a talent pool for the broader Nine Network.

We are seeking a versatile Journalist to join our news team in Newcastle. This exciting opportunity offers a diverse brief, consisting of Reporting, Producing, and Sport Reading.

You will be an integral part of a news team covering a vast geographic area. Expect to report on a wide range of essential stories, from in-depth community issues and local council matters to handling extreme weather events, breaking news, and dedicated sport coverage ensuring there’s never a dull day on the road. You will be responsible for crafting compelling stories for the News bulletin, the NBN website, and all social media pages, collaborating closely with experienced regional camera operators across New South Wales.

Day to day you will:

• Identify and react to breaking news, monitor local news and community social groups, and pitch well-informed story ideas.
• Produce multiple packages, VOs, and VOSOTS daily, collaborating with producers to script and edit stories across various media (including TV, radio, and social platforms).
• Conduct engaging interviews (both in-person and live) and actively build a strong network of local contacts and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local news, sport, key Coordinate daily with the Newcastle Team and work effectively in a team environment to ensure seamless newsgathering.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain journalistic integrity while working under significant pressure (because time is a flat circle when a deadline is approaching).

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or equivalent
• Experience in television journalism or news
• Confident writing style, on-air presence and ability to package for TV news
• Strong relationship and network building skills
• Seamless and crisp writing and communication skills,
• Ability to engage peers, supervisors and interviewees in active, open and productive dialogue; absorbs information and acts accordingly
• Proactive in discussing solutions and raising ideas; builds strong relationships, both internally and externally
• Producing experience
• An abundance of ideas, energy and the ability to work well as part of a team

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.