4BC News Journalist

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

Job Description

Nine is a leading multi-platform media network, engaging audiences, including across our Radio Business which is home to Brisbane’s only commercial news talk station - 4BC. You can be part of the team that Brisbane turns to for breaking news, opinions and information on what’s happening locally, nationally and around the globe. 4BC is home to  Queensland's best-known commentators, journalists and the most influential broadcasters: Peter Fegan, Bill McDonald, Sofie Formica, Gary Hardgrave and Peter Psaltis. You will truly be working with and learning from the top radio talent in the industry. 

If Brisbane is talking about it, we’re talking about it – and that’s why you don’t want to miss this great opportunity at 4BC!

As a Journalist for 4BC, you will be responsible for generating stories, gathering, editing and presenting information in a balanced, accurate and interesting way. Prepare, edit and present live and pre-recorded news reports and news bulletins.

Day to day you will:

• Meet hourly and half-hourly news bulletin deadlines.
• Prepare and present material on air, in both live and pre-recorded reports.
• File voice reports and audio grabs.
• Write scripts for bulletins, voice reports, stories and headlines.
• Generate ideas for stories, and follow leads from news agencies, police, the public, media conferences, programs, social media and other sources.
• Research, verify and collate evidence and information to support a story using relevant sources such as newsmakers, organisations, the internet, archives, databases, etc.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in journalism, newsgathering, writing for radio, editing bulletins, and news reading.
• Able to meet hourly and half-hourly deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.
• Broad knowledge of local and regional issues, as well as newsmakers and organisations.
• Ability to work in a live broadcasting environment.
• Online research, word processing and social media skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently, and to take feedback and direction.

Desirable Skills:

• Degree in journalism/communications or similar.
• Experience with NewsBoss software.

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.