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Location:
Australia, Port Macquarie

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Media

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Job Description:

NBN is Nine’s regional news arm, with an audience stretching across Northern New South Wales and into Queensland. It has bureaus with reporters and camera operators in the Central Coast, Tamworth, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree, broadcasting out of a brand new state of the art studio and newsroom in Newcastle. NBN has been based out of Newcastle for 60 years and is a talent pool for the broader Nine Network. We have a Journalist position available in Port Macquarie. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a news team that reports on stories across a vast stretch of the area. From community issues and local council matters to extreme weather, breaking news and sport – there’s never a dull day on the road. Crafting stories with experienced regional camera operators in New South Wales for the News bulletin, the NBN website and social media pages.

Job Responsibility:

Identify and react to breaking stories with journalistic integrity
Be across local news and sport, monitor community groups on social media
Identify and react to breaking stories, issues and trends with smart and engaging ideas within local, state, national and international sport
Have your finger on the pulse of everything that is happening in sport, to ensure the best content is covered daily
Have a good understanding of who key stakeholders are in the region
Stay up to date with regional events that are newsworthy
Conduct interviews, both in person and live
Collaborate with producers to script and edit stories, produce multiple packages, VOs and VOSOTS daily
Ability to work well in a team environment, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Build a strong network of contacts
Report across various media as required, including radio and on socials

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or equivalent
Experience in television journalism or news, with an emphasis on sports coverage
Confident writing style with the ability to produce compelling content for TV news
Strong on-air presence and proficiency in packaging stories for broadcast
Excellent relationship-building skills with a broad network in both news and sports media
Seamless and crisp writing and communication skills essential for effective storytelling
Experience breaking stories, particularly in the realm of sports journalism
Confident sports writing style and on-air presence tailored for television news
Proven ability to build relationships including with sports media managers, teams, coaches, and players
Proactive approach to problem-solving, with a knack for generating and discussing innovative ideas
Experience in producing segments or stories for television broadcasts
An abundance of energy, ideas, and a collaborative spirit to thrive in a team environment

What we offer:

18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks
Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

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Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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