Journalist

Arn Media; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Giveaways & merch

Event tickets

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Education assistance

Long-term career progression

Job summary

ARN is seeking a Journalist for MIX106.3 & HIT104.7 in Canberra. Collaborate with the local team to respond quickly to news events, producing daily stories for hybrid bulletins and conducting interviews for on-air delivery.

Bring strong on-air presentation and news writing skills, a positive, motivating leadership style, and a passion for timely, engaging content that resonates with our audiences and communities.

Qualifications

• Strong on-air presentation and exceptional news writing skills.
• Positive outlook with ability to motivate and lead the news team.
• Contributes to team culture within the news and broader station teams.
• Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications.
• Minimum of 3 years in a news environment or communications field.
• Experience with NewsBoss preferred, but training available.
• Ability to produce content with quick turnaround and to deadlines.
• Understanding of media law (defamation and contempt).
• Passion for news and understanding of sport.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the local team of journalists to respond swiftly to news events and support content campaigns.
• Produce daily news stories for hybrid National/Local bulletins.
• Conduct and edit interviews with confidence and select stories meaningful to the audience.
• Have an on-air presenting style suitable for MIX106.3 and HIT104.7 formats.
• Interact on-air with content teams with flair and humour.
• Build respectful relationships with key community contacts.

Skills

On-air presentation

News writing

Interviewing

Team leadership

Content production

Education

Tertiary journalism/communications degree

Job description

Journalist – MIX106.3 & HIT104.7

At ARN, we’re building Australia’s leading entertainment company — where great content, powerful audiences and innovative platforms come together to drive growth.

From our iconic broadcast brands to podcasts, streaming, social and live experiences, we create content that entertains Australians and connects brands to audiences at scale. With a national footprint across metro and regional markets and a clear focus on digital acceleration, audience growth and commercial impact, ARN is evolving fast — and our people play a critical role in making it happen.

HIT104.7 & MIX106.3 Canberra, part of the amplifyCBR joint venture with SCA, are two of the leading radio stations in the Nation's Capital. More than just broadcasters, we're influential brands that connect with audiences across Canberra every day.

From creating compelling content and driving conversations to delivering major events, building partnerships and creating memorable experiences, we're at the heart of the communities we serve and our audience continues to grow.

About the role:

• Collaborate closely with our local team of journalists to respond swiftly to news events and support content campaigns
• Produce daily news stories to be compiled into hybrid National/Local news bulletins.
• Conduct and edit interviews with confidence and select stories that are meaningful to our audience.
• Have an easy, real-speak news presenting style suitable for the formats of the MIX106.3 and HIT104.7 stations.
• Be able to interact on-air with our content teams, with flair and humour.
• Connect & establish respectful relationships with key community contacts.

This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity.

About you:

• Strong on-air presentation and exceptional news writing skills.
• A positive outlook and ability to motivate and lead news team.
• Be a strong contributor to team culture – within the news team and across the broader station team.
• Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications.
• A minimum of 3 years working in a news environment or communications field.
• Experience in using NewsBoss preferred, but we can train you.
• Ability to produce content with quick turnaround and to deadlines.
• Understanding of the law as it relates to media, particularly in the areas of Defamation and Contempt of Court.
• A passion for news and a workable understanding of sport.

What’s in it for you:

• ARN perks & benefits (e.g. giveaways, merch, events, free and discounted tickets)
• Birthday leave | Paid parental leave | Charity leave | Bonus leave
• Novated leasing & superannuation salary sacrifice | Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment with big name brands (including savings on health insurance and gym memberships)
• Education assistance | Build your expertise & abilities with award-winning learning programmes | Long-term career progression

Our culture:

We have four behaviours that make up our ‘Culture in Action’ – how we act every day to create a great place to work:

• Aim High – set big goals and achieve together
• Own It – take ownership and be solutions focused
• Be Your Best Self – create the environment we need to thrive
• Make a Difference – seek out ways to have a positive impact

ARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For individuals with disabilities who need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please contact the People & Culture team at the relevant state office: https://arn.com.au/contact-us/