Senior Business Correspondent, News

Job no: 504963

Work type: Ongoing Full Time

Location: Sydney

Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content, Presenter/Reporter

• Ultimo, NSW strongly preferred, other Australian capital city locations considered for an exceptional candidate
• Iconic and most trusted media organisation in Australia
• Full time, permanent role commencing Jan 2026
• Salary range between $155k - $181k p.a. plus 15.4% super

The Role

The ABC is looking for an outstanding specialist reporter to spearhead the public broadcaster's morning coverage of key business, economics and financial markets news and set the national agenda.

The role will include:

• Staying abreast of breaking news in business, economics and finance, delivering easily comprehensible reports to the audience and also briefing other reporters and producers about the key events of the day.
• Presenting live on-air in studio, with a focus on Radio National Breakfast, News Channel, audio current affairs and audio on demand, in an authoritative style and tone (this role will require weekday shifts starting no later than 5am Australian Eastern Time).
• Generating original business, economics and finance stories that engage a broad section of Australian audiences.
• Developing, maintaining, growing and sharing a range of high-level contacts to secure exclusive information and strong interview talent.
• Advising and mentoring other staff, especially around key economic, financial market and business concepts and ideas.

Position Description:

About You

You will have outstanding experience in business, economics and finance reporting and or presenting with strong evidence of securing high level talent and exclusive information.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Evidence of breaking business, economics and/or finance stories that are picked up by other media.
• High level practical knowledge and understanding of current and historical issues in business, economics and finance.
• The ability to explain complex economic, financial and business concepts in an engaging and easily comprehensible way.
• High level editorial judgement in the area of business, economics and finance news, with the demonstrated ability to work independently without guidance or supervision.
• Strong broadcast presentation skills for audio and television, with a demonstrated willingness to continue building relevant broadcast, presentation and content creation skills.
• Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal colleagues, talent and audiences.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia\'s most trusted and diverse news organisation.

More info:

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

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If you want to know more, please contact Michael Janda, Editor, Business Reporting Team on 0425 251 140.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2025 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 12 Oct 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time