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Are you ready to join Australia’s leading news organisation and elevate your journalism career with an on-screen reporting role? Join Seven Network as our new Journalist in Rockhampton!
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about uncovering stories and delivering news that matter?
7News Regional is seeking a driven, multi-skilled Journalist for our Seven Rockhampton newsroom.
This is a great opportunity to work with Australia’s leading broadcast media organisation and will give you the opportunity to improve your journalism skills and take another step in your career.
Reporting to the Supervising Producer and based in Rockhampton, the successful applicant would be responsible for sourcing and writing broadcast news in our vital Rockhampton, QLD news market.
What you’ll do:
- Generate original daily story ideas for on-air presentations.
- Interviewing, writing and voicing.
- Develop and maintain contacts in the community.
- Research and prepare news reports.
- Create an effective and respectful rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
What you’ll bring:
You are a talented Journalist and motivated self-starter who can effectively maintain high levels of personal organisation and time management practices. You possess creative mindset with energy, enthusiasm and a strong knowledge base in journalism. You’ll also bring:
- Proven experience writing news stories.
- Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications.
- Exceptional communication and written skills.
- The ability to work to very tight/ precise deadlines.
- An understanding in Broadcast Law Guidelines.
Life at Seven
At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month and we’re proud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.
We have a market-leading presence across broadcast, television, publishing and digital through our renowned media businesses: the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS . com . au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times and The Nightly.
Perks & Benefits
✨ 7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.
🕒 Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave.
📚 Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.
Our Values
We live and lead by: Be Brave. Better Together. Make It Happen.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.
Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.
Apply Now!
If you’re ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, results-driven team at the forefront of Australian media, we encourage you to apply!
The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Why Us?
Be part of our story and unleash your imagination. We inspire millions of Australians with our exceptional content. We work as one connected team across our brands and all share a pride and passion for our company and in everything we do.
About Us
Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.
Seven is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards.
The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
