Job Description
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:
Key Responsibilities
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 chance employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Be part of our story and unleash your imagination.
We inspire millions of Australians with our exceptional content.
We work as one connected team across our brands and all share a pride and passion for our company and in everything we do.
Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January **** to create one of Australia's most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
SXL owns some of Australia's most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.
Seven is home to Australia's most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards.
The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the **** Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow **** Commonwealth Games.
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📌 Reporter, Great Southern Herald/Narrogin Observer (New South Wales)
🏢 Seven West Media
📍 New South Wales