Sunshine Coast Audio Journalist — Local News & Growth

ARN; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARN is building Australia’s leading entertainment company, delivering local radio news on Sunshine Coast and across digital platforms. We’re looking for an enthusiastic journalist to join our Regional News Team, sourcing, preparing and presenting local news for ARN’s listeners.

As an Audio Journalist, you’ll write, edit and present stories, conduct interviews, report from the field, and attend media conferences.

Qualifications

• Strong on-air presentation and writing skills.
• Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications.
• Understanding of defamation and contempt of court law.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and present high-quality local news for our listeners.
• Conduct and edit interviews for inclusion in local news bulletins.
• Write, edit and publish news stories for our station websites.
• Report from the field and attend media conferences, doorstops, police incidents and other news events as required.
• Form connections with local newsmakers to ensure ARN is the regional radio and audio news leader.

Skills

on-air presentation

writing skills

Education

Bachelor's/tertiary qualification in journalism or communications

Job description

ARN is building Australia’s leading entertainment company, delivering local radio news on Sunshine Coast and across digital platforms. We’re looking for an enthusiastic journalist to join our Regional News Team, sourcing, preparing and presenting local news for ARN’s listeners.

As an Audio Journalist, you’ll write, edit and present stories, conduct interviews, report from the field, and attend media conferences.