Job Description

Job no: 493710
n Work type: Full time
n Location: Maroochydore
n Departments: News

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WIN Television Network is Australia's largest commercial television network, committed to providing first-class entertainment and news services to around eight million viewers across Australia. The WIN Network is a diverse media and entertainment group, with television at the core of our business and interests spanning radio, film and television production, telecommunications and specialist engineering.

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About the role

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Are you an experienced journalist or newsroom producer looking to take the next step in your career?

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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced State News Editor to join our team.

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Reporting to the State News Director, the State News Editor will play a key role in the leadership and daily operation of the WIN Television newsroom. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to help deliver a high-quality and competitive regional news bulletin.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Preparing and maintaining daily news rundowns.
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- Sub-editing reporter scripts and ensuring stories meet editorial and broadcast standards.
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- Fact-checking news content and bulletins prior to broadcast.
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- Providing editorial guidance and support to Journalists and Camera Operators in the field.
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- Assisting with the coordination of the newsroom and daily news production.
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- Working collaboratively with the State News Director, Presenters, Journalists and Camera Operators to achieve editorial outcomes and deadlines.
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- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required to support the delivery of the News product.
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This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position and can be based at any of our WIN Queensland News Bureaus.

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About you

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- A well-rounded knowledge and understanding of regional news.




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- At least three years' experience working in a television newsroom, preferably in a producing or editing capacity.
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- Strong editorial judgement and an ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead, support and provide constructive advice to newsroom staff.
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- A strong understanding of Queensland media law and its application to television news.
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- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
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- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in relation to accuracy, fact-checking and editorial standards.
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- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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- Strong writing and editing skills.
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What we can offer you

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At the WIN Network, we value our employees and offer a diverse range of perks, including:

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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing health and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
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- Access to LIFT, an engaging digital fitness platform offering live and on-demand workouts.
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- Discounts on shopping, technology, gym memberships, hotels and holiday destinations through our EAP.
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- Novated leasing and salary packaging options.
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- 16 weeks of employer-funded paid parental leave for eligible primary carers and 3 weeks for eligible secondary carers, with superannuation contributions paid on top of employer-funded parental leave.
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For further information about the role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected]

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

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

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WIN Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
n Applications close:

📌 QLD STATE EDITOR (Queensland)
🏢 Win Television Network
📍 Queensland