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About Seven West Media

Seven West Media (ASX: SWM) stands as a prominent Australian media conglomerate, captivating over 19 million viewers monthly across broadcast television, publishing, and digital platforms. Hosting acclaimed entities like the Seven Network, 7NEWS, and a plethora of iconic programs, the company solidifies its presence with esteemed partnerships in AFL, Cricket Australia, and Supercars. Additionally, in 2022, Seven West Media earns recognition as the first Australian media company to be honored as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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Your role

They are on the lookout for two hungry reporters with a strong appetite for chasing news. The first role would be ideal for a candidate with 1-3 years of previous journalism experience as the role entails helping to guide a newsroom of young and dynamic reporters. The second role would be perfect for a graduate journalist looking to kick start their journalism career.

No day will be the same in these roles. You could be covering the police beat, the courtroom, local and State politics or telling community-driven and feel-good stories. You could go from writing about farming, mining and fishing to people profiles and entertainment pieces and perhaps some sport. The role will enable you to partake in tasks such as:

• Breaking news stories and creating engaging content;
• Gathering and writing original news stories for print and online platforms;
• Developing positive relationships with key people and organisations;
• Contributing to news meetings, liaising with the Editor on story development;
• Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally; and
• Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Training & development

Seven West Media provides employees with robust training and development initiatives, offering support for further education and professional growth through mentoring programs, performance development, and access to their own learning and development program called Accelerate.

Benefits

At Seven their people matter and they like to reward their team with some great benefits, incentives and discounts. They are always finding ways to reward their team and throughout the year they extend exciting offers such as:

• Salary sacrifice packaging
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Some relocation expenses covered
• An employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more
• Access to a company car for work purposes
• Exclusive access to local events

Work-life balance

They prioritize the work-life balance and health of employees by offering generous paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers, flexible working arrangements, and initiatives to support employees' health and well-being, such as gym discounts and annual flu vaccinations.

Company culture

Seven West Media fosters a culture guided by three core values: "Be Brave," "Better Together," and "Make it happen." Encouraging employees to think innovatively and challenge the status quo, the company values collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving. By empowering individuals to take ownership and initiative, they cultivate an environment where everyone's contributions are valued, leading to collective success in achieving strategic objectives.

About you

Based in their Geraldton office and reporting to the Mid-West Editor, these roles will have you covering a range of news for the Geraldton Guardian, which publishes twice a week, in addition to their free weekly paper, the Midwest Times, and their expanding digital platforms.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:

• A tertiary qualification in journalism or a similar field
• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and be flexible with work hours
• A talent for hard work and teamwork, with a motivated and positive attitude
• Strong interviewing, communication and writing skills
• A passion for local news, and current affairs and a strong news sense
• A strong desire to upskill with digital production and social media promotion
• A valid driver’s licence.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• sevenwestmedia.com.au/about-us/
• sevenwestmedia.com.au/about-us/values/
• sevenwestmedia.com.au/careers/why-us/