This is a Digital Producer role with The West Australian based in Sydney, NSW, AU The West Australian Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Digital Producer role at The West Australian Join Australia’s Fastest Growing National News Brand! We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic Digital Producer to join our Sydney-based team and help shape the daily news flow of our fast-paced, national news website –TheNightly.com.au! As a key player in our dynamic online team, you will support the Online Editor and guide the content direction across the site. If you are passionate about breaking news, have top-notch writing skills, and thrive under pressure – we want you! About Us: Seven West Media (SWM) is not only the top news, sports, and entertainment brand in WA. We get to connect with millions of Australians every day, and we aim to give our audience, clients, and team the best experience. We comprise of brands including Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Nightly, The Sunday Times, thewest.com.au, PerthNow, 7plus, and thegame.com.au. We are a diverse, innovative, and collaborative team that loves what we do - and we want you to be part of it! What We Need: To thrive in this role you must have excellent writing and communication skills, sound news judgment and a keen attention to detail, along with a strong sense of urgency, the ability to multi-task, and a thorough grasp of online content distribution. Key Responsibilities: Source, write, and publish original stories for the website. Utilise social media for both story discovery and promotion. Produce engaging video content for digital platforms. Apply news judgment and use analytical tools to maximise story visibility. Write and edit content including headlines, captions, and embedded media. Maintain awareness of legal and ethical issues in reporting. Represent the company professionally and courteously in all interactions. Continuously upskill and stay updated with technology and digital trends. Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Conduct professional and thorough interviews. What You Bring: A degree in Journalism and proven experience working within the media industry. A strong work ethic and a healthy level of initiative. A high level of literacy and attention to detail. Strong interviewing and communication skills. The ability to work autonomously and perform effectively under pressure. Flexibility to work across a seven-day newsroom roster - including weekend shifts and later shifts as required. Why You Will Love Working Here? Work with a leading media company and have your work reach a broad, highly engaged audience. Perks Galore: Salary sacrifice, paid parental leave, and an employee perks program. A vibrant, creative culture where your ideas and energy will be valued. Flexibility in a high-performance but relaxed, friendly environment. Exciting opportunities for personal growth in an exciting company. Ready to take on the challenge and be a key player in our incredible team? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and join one of Australia’s most prominent media companies. Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered. Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. SWM does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the The West Australian team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Sourcing and writing stories Utilising social media Producing video content Key Strengths ✍️ Writing and communication skills News judgment Attention to detail A Final Note: This is a role with The West Australian not with Hatch.
