Journalist ABC NewsRadio, Ultimo

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time $92,000 - $99,000 per year

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Job no:
505002

Work type:
Ongoing Full Time

Location:
Sydney

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

  • Ultimo, Sydney Location
  • Full time, permanent role
  • Base salary $92K - $99K

The Role
ABC NewsRadio is seeking a skilled Journalist to join its dynamic live rolling news team.

The Job

  • Prepare, produce, and present compelling audio content for national audiences.
  • Contribute to editorial discussions and pitch engaging stories that reflect Australia's diversity.
  • Research, set up, write and conduct pre-recorded and live interviews.
  • Write news stories and edit tape items for broadcast.
  • Stay abreast of major national and international news events.

Position Description: JOURNALIST
About You
You'll have:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
  • A passion for delivering breaking news and chasing down the big stories of the day.
  • The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • A strong broadcast voice.
  • Good editorial, organisational and communication skills.
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a small team and to contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Availability to work a variety of shifts across the day, including on weekends.
  • Please include examples of your work with your application.**

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, 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.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact

If you want to know more, please contact Catherine Bell, Editor, NewsRadio via
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:
30 Sep :00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:
14 Oct :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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