Job no: 505303Work type: Contract Full TimeLocation: DarwinCategories: Presenter/Reporter
* Darwin NT Location
* Create news stories for the ABC
* 12 Month Mat Leave Contract (full-time role)
* Base salary $92K to $99K (paid on a pro rata basis) + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
The Role
The ABC is looking for a Radio Sub Reader to join our News, Analysis & Investigations team. In this 12‐month, fixed‐term role, you will help deliver high‐quality news content for NT audiences across live bulletins, digital platforms and on‐demand audio. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast‐paced, collaborative newsroom committed to high editorial standards.
The Job
* Produce, sub‐edit and read news content for radio and on‐demand platforms.
* Write and check stories for factual accuracy, style consistency and editorial quality.
* Present live to air radio bulletins to a high professional standard.
* Work closely with state and network colleagues to ensure strong coverage of Territory and metropolitan stories.
* Generate original ideas, contribute to editorial meetings, and support cross‐platform storytelling.
* Maintain a strong awareness of local, national and international news.
* Mentor team members where appropriate and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Position Description:
About You
You're an accomplished broadcast and digital journalist with sharp sub‐editing skills, strong on‐air presence and the ability to thrive in a fast paced newsroom.
You'll have:
* Strong digital and broadcast journalism skills and experience in a fast‐paced news environment.
* A proven track record as a meticulous, fast and accurate subeditor, able to rewrite copy to a high standard.
* Confident and accomplished on‐air presentation skills.
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 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.
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Recruitment Contact:
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We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised:
24 Feb 2026 12:00 PM AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close:
10 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Central Standard Time
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