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News Producer - Contractor 2 of 2
Yahoo!
Sydney, , Australia
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Description
Yahoo7 is focused on making the world's daily habits inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them as they perform their daily routines across news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, finance and more.
A Little About Us
The news team is responsible for creating and curating the most compelling content from across the wider Yahoo7 network and distributing it across multiple editorial and social channels. We are a high-performance team who are proud of our work and we have earned our place in one of the country's busiest and most respected newsrooms.
A Lot About You
You are a digital news specialist who is confident working in the high pressure of a breaking news environment as well as spending long periods of time working to develop and cultivate original content or work on editorial strategy. You will have a keen news sense honed from working in a newsroom as well as the ability to write quickly, cleanly, and in a style which engages the audience. You must be a team player who enjoys contributing and assisting your fellow Yahoo7 employees to constantly better themselves and the coverage we deliver to our audience. You will be just as comfortable working with the printed word as you are engaging with the audience on social media and other content distribution channels.
Your Day
In this role you will be expected to respond to breaking news, follow up existing stories and create original content to be seen by millions of Australians
You will also work with Seven TV to repackage television content in the most engaging way possible as well as pushing to create original content which can be used across all platforms
You will be asked to share content across a variety of social channels in a way which engages our audience and promotes sharing and the development of a new audience
You Must Have
2 + years experience in a digital news environment
The ability to write quickly and cleanly to deadline
Knowledge and competence across all mainstream social media platforms
Experience with recognising and writing to compelling video
The ability to work well as part of a team
The mental flexibility to be able to respond to changes in workflow and process in the dynamic world of online news
Be willing to work on a 7 day roster
Why Yahoo7 ...
By combining world-class technologies and premium content, we create kickass experiences that shape the digital world. Creativity is at our core and our people are empowered to push boundaries and challenge the norm. They look at what's possible, and then take it further. Together we deliver - for each other, our clients and our users and as individuals and as one, we enrich people's daily lives.
For more information on careers and what it's like to work at Yahoo7 visit careers.yahoo.com.au or contact Maria Daly from the Y7 Talent Acquisition Team