Seven West Media is the leading listed national multi-platform media business based in Australia. We comprise Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Sunday Times and associated Perth metropolitan and WA regional newspapers.

Based in our Katanning office and reporting to the Editor (Great Southern), this is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic journalist to join The West Australian’s Great Southern team.

You will be the primary reporter for the Great Southern Herald and Narrogin Observer, weekly publications serving the communities of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt and are among the four mastheads that make up SWM’s Great Southern regional newspapers.
 

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering original news stories for print and online publication that reflect the wider interests of the people of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt . As the papers primary reporter, you’ll cover all aspects of news in those rural communities, including courts, crime, council, agriculture, health, arts and culture, politics, special features, community, and sport.

Reporting to the Editor (Great Southern), your key responsibilities will include:

• Consistently delivering accurate, engaging copy to strict deadlines

• Covering breaking news stories across a broad range of areas

• Pitching agenda-setting exclusive story ideas to the Editor

• Building and maintaining excellent contacts across the community

• Interviewing and photographing subjects confidently and professionally

• Representing the company in a professional and courteous manner

What you will bring to the role:

• Admirable written and verbal communication 

• Highly organised with the ability to build rapport quickly with a range of stakeholders

• A passion for community journalism, strong work ethic and self-motivation

• Experience writing copy in a professional or academic context

• Have an eagle-eye for detail and excellent writing skills

• Excellent time management with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Be a proud representative for the Narrogin Observer to develop the paper’s standing in the community

• Hold a valid driver’s licence

Our Perks:

• An inclusive and diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Employee health and wellbeing support programs 

• Work Perks program offering a range of discounts on some of the most popular brands

• Salary sacrifice packaging

We want to engage like-minded people who embody our values: Make it Happen – Be the Solution, Be Brave – Speak Up and Better Together – Join Forces.
 

Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Agencies: Seven West Media does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #TheWestAustralian