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Job no:
505199
Work type:
Ongoing Full Time
Location:
Sydney
Categories:
Journalism/Content Making
* Ultimo location
* Salary $101k - $123k
* Ongoing full-time role
The Role
ABC NewsRadio is seeking an experienced and skilled journalist to join its dynamic live rolling news team.
The Job
You Will
* Be responsible for the daily production of continuous live news, working under pressure to tight deadlines while making sound editorial judgements
* Generate, pitch and commission ideas, new angles, and talent that reflects a diverse Australia.
* Be audience focussed and will ensure program content resonates with and engages listeners
* Research, produce and conduct high quality pre-recorded and live interviews.
* Present rolling news programs where appropriate
* Source, edit and output content to a very high technical standard.
Position Description:
About You
You are a talented broadcast journalist with excellent organisational and communication skills who has a passion for telling stories and keeping audiences informed. You are a team player with an instinctive understanding of the news stories that will engage and reflect a diverse Australia.
You Will Have
* Strong editorial skills and experience leading teams
* In-depth knowledge of local, national and international news
* A strong broadcast voice and experience presenting programs desirable but not required
* Ability to quickly write clean, accurate copy and interview briefs in a breaking news situation
* Ability to find strong talent and an understanding of the importance of including diverse voices and perspectives
* Advanced audio editing skills
* Availability to work all shifts, including weekends
* Ability to direct small teams, supervise production of content and editorial guidance as required
We would love to hear your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB)
What We Can Offer You
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* ABC Mentoring.
About The ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
The ABC Head Office based in Ultimo in Sydney is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Centrally located in the city, close to public transport, there is a café onsite for employees to enjoy and the nearby aquatic centre and gym offer great rates for employees.
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.
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 Dave Trundle (Recruitment Lead) at
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.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 20th January 2026
Advertised:
07 Jan 2026 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
20 Jan :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time