Journalist
Seven West Media
Posted 1 day ago
Why join us?
Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
Seven West 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.
A day in the life…
Are you passionate about uncovering stories and delivering news that matters? We are seeking a motivated Journalist to join our dynamic regional News Team in Canberra.
This is a great opportunity to work with Australian’s leading broadcast media organisation and propel your journalism career to new heights. Working and living regionally will equip you with invaluable skills, paving the way for amazing long-term success in the industry.
You will be responsible for gathering, editing and presenting compelling local news stories in a composed, accurate and engaging manner. This role requires roster flexibility, and some weekend work will be essential. A willingness to work extra hours when the news day demands is also important. Other key responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key people and organisations
Breaking stories and creating engaging content
Representing the Company in a professional and courteous manner
What will you need
You’ll be a driven and energetic Journalist, with the ability to think clearly and act quickly under pressure, possessing excellent communication skills to collaborate with different stakeholders internally, as well as externally with the local community. You’ll be able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on tight deadlines.
You will have:
Recently graduated from a Journalism Course
A solid understanding of media law and ethics.
Competency in script writing in TV News format
Meticulous attention to detail with some experience in a newsroom
From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.
Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.
Keen? Apply now!
Resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Seven West Media
Seven West Media is Australia's leading multiple platform media company with a market-leading presence in broadcast television, magazine and newspaper publishing and online. The company is the home of many of Australia's best performing media businesses – Seven, 7TWO and 7mate, Pacific Magazines, The West Australian, Presto and Yahoo!7, and the biggest content brands including My Kitchen Rules, House Rules, The X Factor, Home and Away, Sunrise, the Australian Football League, Better Homes and Gardens, marie claire, New Idea, Who, The West Australian and PLUS7. The company is expanding its presence in the further delivery of its video and publishing content beyond its three digital broadcast channels and across an array of platforms, including Hybrid Broadband Broadcast Television and the Presto SVOD joint venture with Foxtel. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website