This is a Journalist, NewsRadio - Ultimo, Sydney role with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) based in Sydney, NSW, AU Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Role Seniority - mid level More about the Journalist, NewsRadio - Ultimo, Sydney role at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Apply now Job no: 505136 Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: Journalism/Content Making Ultimo, Sydney Location Present and produce audio programs for the ABC Base salary $113k - 138k 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation Fixed-term contracted role for approximately 2 years Full-time hours The Role We're looking for an exceptional and energetic journalist to present and produce live rolling news programs for radio and on demand audiences. As a seasoned professional, you will be ready to hit the ground running in this 2-year contract. The Job Present live and continuous news in a dynamic, constantly changing environment Produce content to a high editorial standard and technical quality using ABC software and studios with strong proficiency. Help drive editorial meetings and decisions about program rundowns Support production of stories/programs as required including making calls, setting up interviews, conducting research, and editing relevant material. Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues to ensure skills are developed and content meets the highest editorial standards. Position Description: 30002388 Journalist About You As a highly experienced journalist, you will demonstrate well-honed editorial judgement and experience uncovering and telling original stories. You'll Have Outstanding editorial skills and experience working to tight deadlines and under pressure. Highly advanced presenting and live interviewing skills and the ability to be nimble on-air as news breaks. Demonstrated high-level ability to create/produce news and current affairs content. Demonstrated ability to drive the editorial agenda and push stories forward. Exceptional understanding of cross platform content production and emerging technologies. Strong technical proficiency in ABC systems and ability to operate a radio studio/panel live to air. Superior organisational, planning and communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. This is an on-air role, so we’d like to hear your work. Please submit examples with your application. 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 and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQA 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 accessibility@abc.net.au If you want to know more, please contact David Trundle, Recruitment Lead - recruitmentnews@abc.net.au We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position. Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 14th December 2025 Advertised: 02 Dec 2025 2:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 14 Dec 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Presenting live news Producing high-quality content Mentoring colleagues Key Strengths Outstanding editorial skills Highly advanced presenting and live interviewing skills Strong technical proficiency in ABC systems Exceptional understanding of cross platform content production Superior organisational, planning and communication skills Why Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) not with Hatch.