ABC News 2026 Cadetship

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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

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 journalist 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.

Specialised Cadetships
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 the kind of non-traditional expertise Antony brought 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 help uncover hidden narratives, build tools that enhance reporting, or apply machine learning to help us understand complex systems. Or perhaps you bring a skill we haven't even thought of yet — but one that could transform how we do journalism.

The Peter Ryan Cadetship will be awarded to a candidate with existing expertise in the areas of 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 and aptitude for storytelling. If business, finance and economics excites you, and you want to get millions of other people excited by it through explaining what is going on in a way they can understand and connect with, then this opportunity is for you.

We are also seeking Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for the Caroline Jones Cadetship who aspire to be a journalist, have demonstrated an enthusiasm for telling stories and exploring the various platforms for presenting them. You will need to impress us with your passion and drive to share the stories that are meaningful to you and your community. For this cadetship, you must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, have an understanding of the issues affecting them; and the ability to 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 impress us with your passion, creativity and determination. You will be a self-starter, a team player, agile, flexible and open to live and work in regional Australia following the successful completion of your cadetship, You will be enthusiastic about news, current affairs and all things digital, and be keen to connect with communities that are currently underrepresented by the ABC.

About The ABC
The ABC is the fastest growing digital news service in Australia and is leading the way with innovative storytelling on social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

We are seeking passionate storytellers to join a team whose mission is to create and produce stories for digital, TV and radio audiences that connect with a diverse range of Australians and empower them to better understand the stories that matter.

ABC News is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation's leading independent news service on digital, social media and broadcast outlets. We are committed to career development; we look for potential and we invest in our people to be leaders in their fields. We believe in flexible approaches to working and in building diverse and collaborative teams.

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. 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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

How to apply?

• Please complete the online application form. It's good practice to print the application form before starting, as there are a variety of questions you'll need to respond to as part of the application form.
• For further information refer to the ABC News Cadetship Program FAQ's
• If you are having technical problems applying, please contact before Wednesday, 15th October.

Application Process
You'll be directed to an online application form where you will be asked to complete some questions. These questions include contact details, diversity and inclusion information and we'll also ask if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the selection 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 :00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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