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Nine is a leading multi-platform media network, engaging audiences, including across our Radio Business which is home to Sydney’s number one station – 2GB. You can be part of the team that Sydney turns to for breaking news, opinions and information on what’s happening locally, nationally and around the globe. 2GB is home to Walkley Award winning journalists, Australia’s best-known commentators and the most influential broadcasters: Ben Fordham, Ray Hadley, Deborah Knight and Brooke Corte. We lead the way in news and sport coverage and are proud to host Wide World of Sports. You will truly be working with and learning from the top radio talent in the industry.
If Sydney is talking about it, we’re talking about it – and that’s why you don’t want to miss this great opportunity to be an Intern at 2GB!
Job Description
We are looking for a journalist with at least two years’ experience in radio news, to join the Nine Radio Sydney newsroom.
You will research, write, edit and present live news and sport bulletins on Sydney's premier news and talk radio station as well as our national network of stations.
You may also compile digital products including the Nine News Podcast and on-demand news content.
As a journalist you will generate stories, research, edit and present information in an accurate, balanced and interesting way.
You will also work with our TV journalists and producers to create radio content.
- Editing and presenting accurate, informative and interesting news and sport bulletins.
- Researching and writing radio news stories.
- Generating ideas for stories, and following leads from contacts, politicians, the public, media conferences and other sources.
- Conducting interviews with a variety of newsmakers.
- Exercising editorial judgment on the best angle from which to approach a story.
- Presenting live, timed-out bulletins as well as recorded bulletins.
- Compiling and presenting 9News Podcast and Digital news products.
- Meeting hourly and half hourly deadlines.
- Making editorial decisions on news and sport coverage.
- Reporting breaking news as it unfolds.
- Understanding and complying with media law and industry codes of conduct and regulations.
- Undergoing necessary training and accreditation.
- Taking direction from the Sydney News Director as well as shift editors.
- Ensuring workplace health and safety compliance, including Covid-safe policies and practices.
Essential
- Minimum 24 months experience editing and presenting radio news bulletins.
- Experience in journalism and expertise in news gathering, writing and presenting for radio.
- Able to meet hourly and half-hourly deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.
- Broad knowledge of local, national and international issues, newsmakers and organisations.
- Knowledge of domestic and international sport.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills.
- On-line research, word processing, audio editing and social media skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently, and to take feedback and direction.
- Adherence to high ethical standards.
- Valid Driver’s License (Class C - car).
- Degree qualified in journalism.
To support your application for this role, please submit a demo of your ON-AIR presentation to .
Additional Information
What you'll get in return at Nine.
- Career development and quality training
- Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave
- Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym
- Access to Future Women – a movement to help women connect, learn and lead through unique content and events.
- Hybrid Working/Flexible working
- Discounts on products and services with corporate partners including Samsung, Apple, JB HI-FI, HP, Hertz Car Hire and TFE Hotels
- Nine Cares
At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
Nine is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and doing what is reasonably practical to protect our people, including visitors to all Nine sites and events.
Nine has introduced a that requires all workplace attendees and participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering a Nine workplace (unless you have a valid medical exemption). You will be asked to declare your vaccination status as part of the application process and provide evidence of this. This information will be treated in accordance with our .
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