An exciting opportunity for an experienced broadcast journalist to work occasional casual shifts producing and presenting radio news bulletins.
Be part of the team that shares hope with Sydney!
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced broadcast journalist to work occasional casual shifts producing and presenting radio news bulletins. We are looking for someone who can cover the news in a fair, factual and balanced way, providing the opportunity for a broader range of voices, including a Christian perspective.
The Organisation:
Hope Media is a creative, energetic Christian media organisation with a distinct culture. Our mission is to “engage people with experiences of God’s love – so that they will become more like Christ – and the world more like his Kingdom”. We seek to treat all people with respect, serve our listeners and community well.
The Role Involves:
- Researching and writing news
- Identifying suitable sources and conducting interviews
- Audio editing and scripting of news stories
- Producing and presenting high quality news bulletins to tight deadlines
- Representing the company in a professional and courteous manner
- Opportunities may also exist to write website articles for news and current affairs
Casual Shift Details:
- Occasional casual shifts as needed, between the hours of 4:30am–6:30pm weekdays
- Available to work shifts at short notice
The successful applicant will:
- Have a degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field
- Experience in producing and presenting radio news bulletins
- Display strong news judgement
- Demonstrate outstanding presentation skills
- Have the ability to write accurate and concise radio news stories
- Work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Demonstrate initiative and have the capability to seek out and break news stories
- Produce excellent work in keeping with high journalistic standards
- Be a proactive self-starter capable of working independently
- Be a strong team player
- Have a firm belief in the mission, vision and values of Hope Media
Ready to Apply?
Send your application with a cover letter addressing how you meet each of the criteria, CV, and air check/audio sample via this link . If you have any questions, please contact Kim Rocchi, HR Coordinator on (02) 9854 7006.
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Closing Date: Applications are now open
Applications will be considered upon submission, so send in your application asap