Newsreader - Star 104.5

NOVA Entertainment; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA Entertainment is seeking an experienced radio journalist for our Nova Entertainment Network newsroom. This casual role focuses on developing, writing and editing on-air news bulletins and our podcast content, with support across the national team.

You will cover the Gosford and Central Coast area, delivering stories relevant to local audiences while collaborating with on-air teams to ensure accuracy and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regional or metro radio newsroom.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and edit on-air news bulletins and podcast content.
• Coordinate with on-air teams and National Newsroom for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure content complies with broadcast codes of conduct.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Writing for radio

Editing

Broadcast systems

Tools

NewsBoss

Zetta

Job description

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate // GREAT Work Conditions

NOVAEntertainmentisAustralia'sfastestgrowingaudioentertainmentbusiness,creatingexperienceslovedandsharedbyaudiences.NOVAEntertainmentownsandoperatestheNovaNetwork,themostlistenedtometronetworkinAustralia,whichincludesNova96.9Sydney,Nova100Melbourne,Nova106.9Brisbane,Nova93.7PerthandNova919Adelaide,inadditiontoAustralia'spremiumintimatelivemusicbrand,Nova'sRedRoom.

Thecompany'sbroadcastofferingiscomplementedbyarangeofondemandassetsacrossdigital,social,mobile,includingtheNOVAEntertainmentPodcastNetwork,whichbringstogetherthelargeststableofaccessibletalentinthecountrytocreateasuiteofqualitypodcastcontentthatconnectsaudiencesandbrands.

Ourvaluesareintegraltowhoweare.WebelieveincreatingandworkinginanenvironmentthatsupportsUnwaveringUnity,RelentlessCuriosityandRadicalEmpathy.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate radio journalist to join our Nova Entertainment Network newsroom in a casual capacity, with opportunities to cover all networks.

We would prefer a local hire with strong knowledge of the Gosford and broader Central Coast community, who can identify and deliver stories that resonate with local audiences.

You will work independently but be fully supported by other newsreaders across the national team to ensure news content is current, accurate and consistent.

WorkingArrangements:

Ourcasualnewsreadersarerequiredtocoverleaveandbeavailableduring public holidaysandweekends(dependingonyouravailability).Youwillworkcloselywithouron-airteamsaswellastheNationalNewsroomOperationsManager,ProducersandAnnouncerstoensureonairnewscontentiscurrent,accurateandconsistentwithbrandstyle

Asacasualyouwillstillhavetheresponsibilityfordeveloping,writingandeditingonairnewsbulletinsaswellasbulletinsforournewspodcastoffering\"TheUpdate\".You'llhavetomaintainthesmoothrunningofnewsbroadcastsbyensuringcontentiscompliantwithallbroadcastcodesofconduct

AboutYou

• Experience in a regional or metro radio newsroom (essential)
• Passion for news and current affairs with a news presenting voice to suit the Nova brand
• Strong understanding of local, national and international news affecting the community
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Competent in broadcast systems
• Effective time management and deadline management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• NewsBoss and Zetta experience preferred
• Accesstofirstclassequipment
• AccesstoALLvacantrolesBEFOREtheyareadvertisedexternally.

NovaEntertainmentDiversity&InclusionCommitment:

TheAim:

Promoteadiverseworkforcethatinvitespeopleofallbackgroundstoworkandgrowwithusintheirownuniqueway.

• Supportingcandidatesthatmayhavediverseneedsbyprovidingreasonableadjustmentsensuringeachcandidatecanputtheirbesteffortsintotheirapplication.
• ByutilisingourmembershipandguidanceoftheDiversityCouncilofAustralia

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What'snext?

• Onlysuccessfulapplicantswillbecontacted.
• Ourinterviewprocesswillinvolveatelephoneinterviewinitiallyfollowedbyupto2face-to-faceinterviews
• PoliceChecksmayberequired.

Pleasereachoutduringtheapplicationprocessifyouthinkyoumayrequireanyconsiderationsfortherecruitmentprocess.