Reporter

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About us
You may have heard of us, but did you know? Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news, sports and entertainment brand in WA, we are a group of diverse, creative and inclusive team members that love what we do. We get to connect with millions of Western Australians every day, and we aim to give our audience, clients and team the best experience. We comprise of brands including Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Sunday Times, thewest.com.au, PerthNow, 7plus, and thegame.com.au.
We are looking for two new reporters at Countryman, a WA-based agriculture newspaper and part of Seven West Media – the leading listed, national multi-platform media business in Australia.
As an agriculture reporter at Countryman, you will cover a wide range of topics within Australia’s $80 billion agriculture industry, including trade, markets, sustainability, animal welfare, and more. You’ll be responsible for producing accessible, engaging content that highlights important issues affecting farmers, from interviewing key industry figures like the Federal Agriculture Minister or agribusiness leaders to visiting regional areas and saleyards. Your work will involve both in-depth reporting on complex issues and capturing the day-to-day realities of the industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel to regional WA and share the stories of farmers and rural communities, all while working in a close-knit team with a strong focus on quality journalism.
Based at The West Australian office in Osborne Park and reporting to the Countryman editor, this role is deal for a reporter with at least two years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a journalism degree or similar, and a love of news.
About the role
Developing positive relationships with key people and organisations
Breaking news stories and create engaging content
Interviewing subjects confidently and professionally
Representing the company in a professional and courteous manner
About You
A love of news and desire to break great stories
Great interviewing and communication skills
Two years’ experience as a reporter is desirable
The ability to work quickly and respect for deadlines
The desire to learn about what we think is the best round in journalism
A valid driver’s license
About the Benefits
Salary sacrifice packaging and a paid parental leave policy
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A supportive team who will help develop your skills and build a successful career
An inclusive and diverse workplace full of people who love what they do
An Osborne Park location with an onsite café, free gym and free parking
An Employee Perks program, health and wellbeing support program and more
Apply now!
Join us at Seven West Media and be a part of our success story. To apply, simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the prompts to submit your resume and any supporting documents.
Please note, only applicants who have current and valid Australian work rights can apply.
Apply now and join us behind the scenes at one of Australia’s most prominent media companies to let your talents shine.
SWM is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
For more information visit www.sevenwestmedia.com.au