Job no:
Work type: Casual
Location: Newcastle
Departments: News

About the role:
We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our NBN News service, based in Newcastle. Working in a regional newsroom offers an experience like no other, allowing you the opportunity to take ownership of your market and report on all rounds. In areas such as the environment, sport, politics, you name it - you have the control to make a difference within the community. This environment allows you to make a difference in news and is truly rewarding work.

Reporting to the State News Director - NBN, you will be responsible for researching, compiling and producing high quality news stories for our weekday news bulletins. You'll liaise with editors and camera operators to ensure our bulletins meet deadline and are of the highest standards.

About you:
To be the successful candidate, you will have:

- A university qualification in journalism
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of how to compile a ratings winning bulletin
- Knowledge of local, national and international news stories affecting the community
- Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of media law
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines through effective time management
- Capacity to operate in a team environment, contributing positively to working relationships
- Ability to identify story opportunities, and operate with initiative and flexibility
- Positive work ethic, and the ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes





What we can offer you:
At the WIN Network, we value our employees by offering a vast and varied array of benefits. When you join our organisation, you can expect:

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Exclusive offers on your favourite retail brands and travel sites
- Access to LifeWorks - LIFT; an online fitness program you can access anytime!

The WIN Network reserves the right to commence and/or conclude the recruitment process of this position, prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

All staff employed by the WIN Network must hold valid Australian working rights.

WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our NBN News service based in Newcastle.

We are currently seeking a casual journalist for our NBN News service based in Newcastle.

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