TV Journalist/Producer

Why Join Us?
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is Australia’s leading media company, home to LiSTNR, the Triple M & HIT networks, and Australia’s #1 podcast network, reaching 8M+ monthly listeners.

We're shaping the future of Australia’s audio landscape and need passionate, high-performing talent to help us entertain, inform, and inspire—anytime, anywhere.

About the Team & Office
Looking for a change of pace? Join the high-performing 7 Tasmania News team based in Launceston. Enjoy a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle in Launceston, where a strong sense of community and minimal commuting time make work-life balance a reality. Here, you can focus on growing your career while making the most of everything this vibrant city has to offer!

A day in the life? 
You’ll be a senior member of our editorial team and have the newsroom experience to step into most roles. You will be a local news junkie with strong editorial judgment whose multi-skilled background means you are equally at ease reporting in the field, assigning crews and journalists, assembling stories into a rundown, editing copy, and producing live bulletins. Reporting to the Director of News, you will help manage, coach and provide guidance to news employees and perform as a member of the news management team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Help oversee daily news production requirements.
• Produce dynamic news bulletins, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of content.
• Produce news special events.
• Story writing and editing.
• Actively contribute to editorial decisions.
• Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, team-oriented culture.
• Assist in evaluating, leading, and mentoring staff to promote peak performance and efficiency.
• Perform other supervisory and essential functions as assigned.

What you'll need:

• A passion for news, with a keen eye for the issues that matter to our audience.
• Proven experience as a television news producer with an in-depth understanding of the production process.
• Exceptional news judgment, combined with strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Experience leading and collaborating with team members and with other news leaders.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Let us sweeten the deal!

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life. 

• SCA GIGs – Our internal talent development program helps you cross-skill and grow within SCA.
• Paid Parental Leave – 20 weeks of gender-neutral leave to support all parents.
• Wellbeing Perks – Extra leave for your birthday and volunteering, plus free and discounted concert and footy tickets. Enjoy free coffee and treats in the office!
• Salary Packaging – Access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on top brands and gyms.

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

SCA is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during your interview, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to careers@sca.com.au for assistance.

Still not convinced? Head to our TikTok, Life@LiSTNR, for a sneak peek into some of the fun we have at SCA!

Keen? Apply now by submitting your resume via our careers page.

Hot tip: Make sure you download and sign up to LiSTNR – you may be asked about your listening experience throughout the interview process!