Senior Journalist
Job No:
75757
Location:
Alice Springs, NT
- Enjoy an exciting challenge working in the media industry!
- Receive a highly attractive remuneration + super!
- Extremely rewarding and varied role!
About the Organisation
Beginning operations in 1980, the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) was the first Aboriginal group to be allocated a broadcasting licence. The Aboriginal people of Central Australia own CAAMA through an association and have clear objectives focused on the social, cultural and economic advancement of Aboriginal people.
CAAMA promotes Aboriginal culture, language, dance and music while generating economic benefits in the form of training, employment and income generation. CAAMA is proud of their reputation for producing media products that engenders pride in Aboriginal culture, while informing and educating the wider community of the richness and diversity of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.
CAAMA is an award winning organisation and has recently received the Diversity Award from the Australian and and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs) which recognises excellence in the use of internet by businesses, organisations and individuals. Additionally, a production department trainee also won the "Best Director" award at the recent Indigenous Remote Communication Association (IRCA) Awards.
About Life in Alice Springs
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Alice Springs is not just a must see destination renowned for its identity and rich cultural heritage, but is a remarkable community to set up home in!
Alice Springs is one of the most remote places in the world, but it's no country town. The Alice is a major communications and commercial centre, with services you would find in any Australian city. It has a world-class teaching hospital, a university, two shopping malls, numerous private and public schools and a variety of recreational facilities. Because of its size and remoteness the Alice is home to a close-knit and engaged community.
People from all walks of life find themselves calling Alice Springs home.
About the Opportunity
The Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Senior Journalist in Alice Springs, NT.
Reporting to the Station Manager, you'll assist in the research, production and presentation of news bulletins and current affairs programmes across multimedia platforms; maintain content and archival files and participate in any PR activities on behalf of the station, to ensure the CAAMA continues a professional and consistent media presence.
You will enjoy a vast variety of responsibilities, including (but not limited to):
- Carrying out research, collection and collation of relevant material and content;
- Assisting in the drafting and proofing of scripts;
- Conducting live and pre-recorded interviews;
- Professionally presenting CAAMA news, radio and online in the community, assisting the development of stronger Aboriginal community networks;
- Developing and maintaining community contacts; and
- Providing support and appropriate assistance to participants.
This is a rewarding opportunity to bring your journalism and communications skills to an award-winning and passionate multimedia station and help build its public profile. To be successful, you'll have demonstrated experience in journalism across multiple channels, including radio and digital, and you will be able to research, produce and present high-quality content with minimal supervision.
Your passion and experience will shine through in your professional and consistent approach to researching and presenting current affairs, as will your demonstrated understanding and appreciation of the issues facing Indigenous Australians within local communities. Additionally, your knowledge of CAAMA and CAAMA Radio will assist you in representing the organisation and further developing positive PR coverage.
You'll have proven experience in complying with radio and media standards and the ability to generate and maintain relationships in the community, with the aim of fostering trust and support from the listening public.
In addition to formal journalistic skills, you will need to possess high-level language and computer literacy skills and the willingness to continually increase your knowledge of Indigenous issues.
You will need to hold a valid driver's licence, as well as a willingness to work flexible and rotating rosters.
About the Benefits
This is an extremely rewarding, unique and exciting role with a pioneering Aboriginal media organisation and your chance to really get involved with the local community and culture in a way you've never imagined. You'll be working with a medium you love, delivering quality programming to people who want to hear it. Best of all - you'll be doing it in one of the most spectacular settings in the world.
The successful applicants will be rewarded with an attractive salary, plus super and outstanding benefits.
CAAMA is dedicated to providing work/life balance for their employees, ensuring that you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle you want!
CAAMA radio staff are involved in many live Outside Broadcasts and you can get the chance to meet some of the biggest musicians and sporting stars as well as other interesting and influential people.
You will also enjoy a supportive workplace, as well as ongoing training and professional development opportunities to maintain your skills and industry knowledge.
If you love the radio industry but have been thinking about a change of pace, don't miss your chance to join a leading media organisation in the real Australian outback - Apply Now!
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.