Presenter, Producer Sport Canberra

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super 15.4%

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Sport is seeking a skilled play-by-play commentator with proficiency in Rugby League and Rugby. Rugby and Cricket knowledge is a plus.

The role includes radio hosting with charisma, producing live to air content and engaging audiences across radio, digital and social platforms. You will present live commentary for multiple sports, including Rugby League and Rugby, and manage relationships with ABC stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong storytelling and broadcasting skills across radio, digital and social platforms.
• Proficient in presenting live to air content for ACT Grandstand and daily sport updates.
• Excellent knowledge of local and national sports issues and current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging sport content across radio, digital and social platforms.
• Present and produce live to air content for ACT Grandstand plus daily radio sport updates.
• Present live commentary for Rugby League and Rugby.
• Maintain strong relationships with ABC and external sport stakeholders.

Skills

Play-by-play commentary

Rugby League

Rugby

Radio hosting

Cricket (advantage)

Job description

The Role

ABC Sport is seeking a well-crafted play by play commentator who is proficient in Rugby League and Rugby. Cricket and other codes would also be beneficial. This role requires radio hosting skills with some charisma and spark.

• Canberra ACT Location
• Engage local and national sports fans
• Permanent, full-time role.
• Base salary $103K to $113K

The Job

• Create engaging sport content across radio, digital and social platforms.
• Present and produce live to air content for ACT Grandstand plus daily radio sports updates.
• Present live commentary for multiple sports including Rugby League and Rugby.
• Maintain strategic relationships with the ABC and external Sport stakeholders.

About You

You are a strong storyteller, with a thorough knowledge of sport and an understanding of current local and national issues in the industry. You can weave your stories and commentary across radio, digital and social media platforms.

You Will Also Bring To The Role

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent skills knowledge and experience in program making and advanced editorial skills
• Ability to develop and make original and engaging audio and cross platform content to engage sports enthusiasts.
• Well-crafted play by play commentary, proficient in Rugby League, Rugby (other codes are an advantage)
• Ability to work productively and positively as part of a small supportive and welcoming team.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, fostering relationships within the ABC and with external Sport stakeholders.

We would love to see your work.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About The ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The Canberra office

The Canberra office is a great place to work. You will be part of a small welcoming and supportive team.

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.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [e-mail].

If you want to know more, please contact Tim Verrall, Manager Sport at [e-mail].

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Thursday 12 November 2026