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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 earned recognition as the first Australian media company to be honoured as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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Your role

Based in their Kalgoorlie office and reporting to the Editor of the Kalgoorlie Miner, the opportunity is open for a graduate journalist to join the dynamic team. The role will have you covering a range of news in a region rich in potential for breaking and telling important yarns and honing your craft on the Kalgoorlie Miner, which publishes Monday to Saturday each week.

Responsibilities

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

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

Essential to the role are strong writing and communication skills, a nose for sniffing out news, and a talent for hard work and teamwork. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and bring a positive attitude to the team. You will be required to cover a wide range of rounds, from hard news to community-driven stories, possibly even sports. You must be confident in taking photographs and filing news for their online platforms. The successful candidate is someone with the following qualities:

• The ability to work under high pressure and be flexible with work hours
• Strong interviewing and communication skills
• A sense of urgency and focus on deadlines
• A passion for local news (with an interest in government-focused news desirable)
• Existing skills or 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/