Video Journalist

Role overview

Seven West Media is hiring a Video Journalist to join its Perth newsroom. This role suits a journalist who wants to strengthen their career, build on-camera presence, and contribute to news coverage in a city known for its natural surroundings and outdoor lifestyle.

As part of the WA News team, you will help create content that supports the daily news bulletin and contributes to the broader growth of the network. The position offers the chance to develop video journalism capabilities in a collaborative media environment.

Key responsibilities

• Create fresh story ideas each day for broadcast and digital audiences.
• Conduct interviews, write copy, and deliver voice content.
• Participate in live broadcasting as needed.
• Build and maintain a network of community contacts.
• Research stories and prepare news pieces both on location and from the office.
• Produce feature stories across specific topic areas.

What the role calls for

The ideal candidate is comfortable appearing on camera and performs well in news gathering, writing, interviewing, and presenting information. You should be able to work accurately and under strict deadlines, and understand the rules that apply to broadcast journalism.

• Previous experience in video journalism.
• Demonstrated ability to write news stories.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet exacting turnaround times.
• Working knowledge of Broadcast Law Guidelines.
• A tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Life at Seven

Seven reaches more than 17 million Australians each month and operates across broadcast, television, publishing, and digital platforms. Its media brands include the Seven Network and affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix, and 7Bravo, along with 7plus, 7NEWS.com.au, The West Australian, The Sunday Times, and The Nightly.

The workplace is shaped by creativity, teamwork, and ongoing development, with a culture that encourages people to grow their skills and make an impact.

Perks and benefits

• 7Perks with exclusive discounts, wellness benefits, and recognition programs.
• Flexible leave options, including fertility, parental, and volunteering leave.
• Learning and development support through Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring, and related programs.

Values and inclusion

The organisation's guiding principles are: Be Brave, Better Together, and Make It Happen.

Seven promotes diversity and inclusion through employee advocacy groups, a Reconciliation Action Plan, and gender equality initiatives. It is the first media company in Australia to receive WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a partner of UN Women.

Additional information

This is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Applicants who want to join a forward-looking and results-focused media team are encouraged to apply.