Job Description
No two days are the same in the business section of The West Australian and The Nightly. As a reporter you'll support the Digital Editor and National News Director (Business) guide business and finance content direction for both websites and help to promote content via external channels.
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To thrive in this role you must have excellentwriting and communication skills, sound news judgment and a keen attention to detail, combined with a strong sense of urgency, an ability tomulti-task, an interest in (or desire to learn quickly) thebusiness and financesectors, as well as a thorough grasp of online content.
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Key responsibilities:
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Source, write, and publish original business and/or finance stories for the website.
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Write and edit content, including headlines, captions, and embedded media.
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Edit content to ensure maximum potential through use of images and infographics.
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Write and edit newsletters, newsletter content and stories
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Utilise social media for story discovery, promotion and research.
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Create social media assets to promote business and finance content
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Use initiative to identify emerging business and financial trends to create digital content
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Apply news judgment and use analytical tools to maximise story visibility.
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Conduct professional and thorough interviews.
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Maintain awareness of legal and ethical issues in reporting.
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Represent the company professionally and courteously in all interactions.
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Continuously upskill and stay updated with technology and digital trends.
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Work effectively in a cooperative, fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
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What you bring:
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A journalism degree and/or experience working within the media industry OR a financial background with an interest in media/storytelling
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A strong work ethic and a healthy level of initiative
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An interest in, or desire to learn about, finance and business
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A high level of literacy and attention to detail
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Valuable interview and communication skills
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The ability to work autonomously under high pressure.
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Flexibility in a seven-day newsroom, including occasional weekends, and the ability to work later in the day.
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About the benefits:
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An inclusive and diverse workplace that values respect, collaboration and speaking up.
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Enjoy a range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, dining and entertainment.
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Access to paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
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Benefit from a range of wellbeing initiatives including a free on-site gym, complimentary parking and EV charging bays.
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About us:
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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.
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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.
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Ready to break stories, spot emerging trends, and create compelling content for a digital-first audience? Join our team and play a key role in shaping how Australians consume business and finance news.
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Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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📌 Reporter (Perth)
🏢 Seven Network
📍 Perth