3 Days Left ABC News 2026 Cadetship

Overview

News Cadetship opportunities with ABC focusing on journalism and storytelling across online, social, video and audio platforms. Cadets report and produce content in the field and in the studio, with training and mentoring from experienced journalists. Working in a busy newsroom provides skills and experience for potential roles in ABC’s regional bureaus after completion.

Job no: 504921
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter

- Shape your future by helping us to shape ours
- Bring your passion and enthusiasm for innovative storytelling to Australia/'s independent national broadcaster
- Intensive workshops, mentoring and on-the-job training
- A salary from $68K p.a. + choice of 15.4% ABC superannuation
- Cadetships start in February 2026

Cadetships

News Cadetship

Do you have a passion for journalism and storytelling? An insatiable curiosity and a need to know what’s going on in the world, and why? As a cadet journalist, no two days are the same as you report and produce news content for online, social, video and audio platforms, working in the field and in the studio. You’ll be trained and mentored by some of Australia’s top journalists to ensure the best support and development for your future. Working in a busy metro newsroom will equip you with the skills and experience you’ll need to work in one of the ABC’s diverse regional bureaus once you have successfully completed your cadetship.

No experience in the media industry or study in journalism is required for these cadet positions. Please select in the application form which cadetship you would like to be considered for.

The Antony Green Cadetship will be awarded to a journalism cadet who brings non-traditional expertise to the ABC — skills that deepen and expand the way we tell stories. We’re looking for candidates who may not come from a conventional journalism background but who possess capabilities in areas such as data analysis, statistics, mathematics, coding, artificial intelligence, or other emerging fields. You might be someone who can interrogate datasets to uncover hidden narratives, build tools that enhance reporting, or apply machine learning to help us understand complex systems.

The Peter Ryan Cadetship will be awarded to a candidate with existing expertise in finance, business and/or economics. No experience or study in journalism is required for this cadet position, but strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as is a passion for storytelling.

We are also seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for the Caroline Jones Cadetship who aspire to be a journalist. You must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, understand the issues affecting your community, and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About you

We’re not looking for specific qualifications within the media industry, but you will need to show passion, creativity and determination. You will be a self-starter, a team player, agile, flexible and open to live and work in regional Australia after the cadetship. You will be enthusiastic about news, current affairs and all things digital, and eager to connect with communities currently underrepresented by the ABC.

About the ABC

The ABC is the fastest growing digital news service in Australia and leads in innovative storytelling on social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. We seek passionate storytellers to create and produce stories for digital, TV and radio audiences that connect with Australians and help them understand the stories that matter. ABC News is a leading, independent news service across digital, social media and broadcast outlets. We focus on career development, invest in people, and support flexible and diverse teams. The ABC promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals, with a goal of gender balance.

How to apply

- Please complete the online application form. It may help to print the form before starting, as there are various questions to respond to.
- For further information refer to the ABC News Cadetship Program FAQ 2026.pdf
- If you are having technical problems applying, please contact NEWSCadetshipProgram@abc.net.au before Wednesday, 15 October.

Application Process

You’ll be directed to an online application form to answer questions, including contact details and diversity information. We’ll also ask if you require adjustments to support you through the process.

- If shortlisted, you will be contacted in November 2025
- Expected start date for this position is February 2026

Applications close strictly at 11:55pm on Friday, 17th October

Advertised: 19 Sep 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Oct 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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