Journalist in Canberra

• Journalist – MIX106.3 & HIT104.7
• 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 amplify CBR 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 News Boss 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/

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