Newsreader

NOVA Entertainment is Australia's fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 91.9 Adelaide, and Nova 93.7 Perth. It also features Australia's premium intimate live music brand, Nova's Red Room.

NOVA Entertainment also owns and operates Australia's feel-good station, Smooth FM, in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth; the talk station FIVEAA in Adelaide; Star 104.5 on the NSW Central Coast; and DAB+ stations such as Smooth Relax, Smooth 80s, Smooth Vintage, Nova Throwbacks, Nova 90s, Nova Nation, and Coles Radio.

Our values are integral to how we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity, and Radical Empathy.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity based in Adelaide working in the FIVEAA Newsroom as an Afternoon and Evening Newsreader, as well as working one morning and weekend shift per week. The Newsreader will work independently during shifts, liaising closely with the FIVEAA News Chief of Staff, Station Manager, Content Producers, and Presenters to ensure on-air news content is current, accurate, and consistent.

This role involves interviewing, researching, writing, editing, and presenting on-air news bulletins that are recurrent, accurate, and aligned with brand style and broadcast codes of conduct, all under tight deadlines.

What you will be doing and what skills you may have:

We are looking for a qualified journalist with strong technical skills in writing, editing, and presenting talk radio news bulletins and headlines each hour.

You will have a strong interest in news and current affairs, and your news reading style will suit the FIVEAA brand.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, writing and presenting live local news, sport, and weather twice an hour.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

To support and reward your success in this role, we will offer the successful candidate:

• A high-performance culture where you will work among a team that prides itself on being engaged, dynamic, and capable of overcoming any obstacle.
• Exclusive early bird access to major events and concerts across Australia.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives (Nova's Life+ & Employee Assistance Program, mental health training programs).
• Amazing employee benefits from a wide variety of partners nationally.
• Frequent staff lunches and survey celebrations, with 2025 shaping up to be a big year with some big wins.

This is a fixed-term, on-site position located in our Adelaide studios. Our teams are dynamic, engaged, and highly collaborative, and being on-site will ensure your personal and professional development. Depending on business needs, we are open to exploring flexible work options where appropriate.

Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

The Aim:

Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.

• Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We have an active and ACRA Award-winning D&I Committee passionate about supporting and welcoming people from all abilities and walks of life. This extends to our community work and sustainable charity initiatives.
• Supporting candidates with diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments to ensure everyone can put their best efforts into their application.

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What's next?

• Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Successful applicants will be contacted within 5-10 working days.
• Our interview process includes an initial telephone interview, followed by up to two face-to-face interviews, which may involve a panel and a prepared presentation.
• Police checks may be required.
• Please reach out during the application process if you think you may need any considerations for the recruitment process.