News Writer
At ARN, one of Australia's leading audio-led entertainment companies, you have an opportunity to share your voice in the future of audio. With 58 radio stations in 33 markets, along with 46 DAB+ stations nationwide and our digital platform, we go beyond the airwaves, capturing the hearts and minds of listeners in both metro and regional communities across Australia.
* We are looking for a News Writer to join our Regional NSW team.
About The Role
The position will ideally be based in Muswellbrook or Wollongong, or at one of our other Regional Stations. We collaborate with our journalists to assist with story and bulletins production, and present high-quality news for our Regional NSW listeners.
* Your key responsibilities include writing, editing, and presenting news stories for our station websites; conducting and editing interviews for inclusion in local news bulletins; reporting from the field and attending media conferences, doorstops, police incidents and other news events as required.
Requirements
* You will need strong on-air presentation and writing skills, a tertiary qualification in journalism or communications, and experience in radio news preferred but not essential.
* A workable understanding of sport is also desired, and you must possess a passion for news and an understanding of the law as it relates to media, particularly in the areas of defamation and contempt of court.
What's In It For You
* As part of our team, you can enjoy various benefits such as novated leasing + super salary sacrifice, paid birthdays off, paid parental leave, charity leave, bonus annual leave program, discounts on lifestyle, entertainment with big name brands including health fund discounts, education assistance, career development with consistent quality training, and long-term career progression.