Journalist

News Journalist – SEN – full time – Adelaide preferred

About us:

Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is one of the largest sports media content and entertainment businesses, with the unique capability to deliver brand stories to national audiences across Australia. This is achieved via multiple platforms including radio, print, television, digital, in-stadium, activations and events. SEN is a dynamic sport led business on an exciting growth journey and we’re looking for match fit talent to join our passionate team.

Why work with us?

We’re an energetic, fast paced business. You’ll join a close team who are all about enabling one another to succeed. The opportunities for connection and growth span nationally across Australia.

About the role and you

SEN is looking for a full time News Journalist, working Monday – Friday. You’ll source, write and read half hourly National news and sport bulletins for SEN plus deliver bulletins for syndicated stations and other markets as required.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Journalism qualification;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a radio newsroom using NewsBoss;
• Proven strengths in news preparation and presentation to meet deadlines and deliver different versions of bulletins for different markets;
• Passion for news and sport (particularly AFL and NRL);
• Audio editing and basic technical understanding of studio equipment;
• A knowledge and understanding of CRA’s Codes of Practice and Broadcasting Standards.

Optional:

• Digital and social media skills for visual execution and uploading bulletins;
• Long form writing skills for digital articles and/or articles for The AFL Record

 You’ll also need to have great communication skills, attention to detail, work at a fast pace and the ability to work in a team environment (in market and remotely).

Preference for the role is to be Adelaide based, however welcome applications from all markets across Australia.

Sports Entertainment Network is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.