State Politics Reporter

Hobart - Full time

Who are we?

Southern Cross Austereo is Australia’s leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR, Triple M & HIT networks, and regional television affiliations including with Networks 7 and 10. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV and Digital channels, our mission is to Entertain, Inform & Inspire all Australians Anytime. Anywhere!

What’s on offer for you?

• Full time position based in our vibrant Hobart office! 
• Training and development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, volunteer leave, concert tickets, footy tickets, social events – PLUS much more!
• Industry leading and gender neutral Paid Parental Leave Policy which offers 20 weeks paid parental leave for a primary carer.
• Award-winning, highly supportive and creative culture that enables you to be your best unique self!

About the role:

We're seeking an experienced and passionate State Politics Reporter to join our dynamic and ratings-leading 7 Tasmania News team based in Hobart. 

You will be responsible for identifying, creating and delivering compelling news for our TV audience. The successful candidate will be genuinely interested in Tasmanian politics, have existing contact networks or the ability to develop an impressive contacts list, and be excited about providing our viewers with the most relevant, up to date news.

Please note: This role will be required to cover sensitive and potentially emotionally challenging news events from a people, product, and rostering perspective.

Experience we’re looking for:

• A willingness to cover, or experience in coveringstate politics is a must!
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in journalism with solid news judgement.
• Strong, accurate story telling skills – making the complex easy to understand.
• Good knowledge of or the ability to quickly adapt to news production and non-linear editing systems (we use iNEWS).
• Solid understanding of media law and ethics.

We are values driven at SCA - if you align with our core values, you’ll be a great addition to the team:

• We’re Better Together
• People are our Power
• Always Curious
• We Push Doors Open
• Be Genuine

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

Interested? Apply now by submitting your resume via our Careers Page. Even if you don't tick every single box on this ad, we still want to hear from you! 

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