SPORTS REPORTER

A full time position is available with the South BuYUett TiTes iU KiUgaYoy

The Company

The South Burnett Times are part of News Regional Media, Newscorp Australia, a dynamic, diverse and successful company. The South Burnett Times is published every Tuesday and Friday and is distributed across the region encompassing Blackbutt, Cooyar, Goomeri, Kilkivan, Kingaroy, Maidenwell, Murgon, Nanango, Proston, Wondai and Yarraman.

The South Burnett Times provides local news, sport and events to the agriculturally-diverse South Burnett region. As the only bi-weekly newspaper dedicated to the area, the South Burnett Times keeps the region abreast of change as it happens.

The Position

Are you hardworking, organised and passionate about sport? The South Burnett Times is looking for a sports journalist who will be responsible for covering a wide range of sport, taking photos and shooting video for this paper’s print, digital and social media platforms.

The Applicant

The ideal candidate will possess a great news sense, strong writing skills, creative photographic experience, a keen interest in the online space and a proven ability to communicate with people within a vast array of situations. This position requires someone with exceptional time management skills and the ability to motivate themselves. We are looking for someone with tertiary qualifications and who has had work experience writing for a newspaper, or a similar print publication, and can demonstrate an ability to work with, and meet strict deadlines.

If you are a self-starter who is willing to immerse yourself in your job - and the community you serve - we would love to hear from you.

Weekend work is required as is a valid driver’s licence. Please forward your letter of application and resume to: William Hunter Editor South Burnett Times E: william.hunter@southburnetttimes.com.au Applications close on 18th August 2017. The South Burnett Times is an equal opportunity employer