At a Glance
- Tasks: Host a live Saturday Breakfast show, mixing news, music, and community conversation.
- Company: Join the ABC, Australia's most trusted news organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, paid leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds for a balanced workforce.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in regional Australia while engaging with diverse stories.
- Qualifications: Experience in presenting and producing live radio content.
The predicted salary is between 73000 - 92000 $ per year.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation – Broken Hill NSW
On-going, part-time role approximately 16 hours a fortnight
Base salary $73k – $92k (pro rata basis) + 15.4% Superannuation
Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate
The Role
Broken Hill starts its weekend with you. As presenter of Saturday Breakfast, you’ll host a live show that mixes news, weather, music and conversation, and keeps the community connected to what’s happening around the region. You’ll run talkback, interview guests and give the audience a voice. You’ll also create local content for multiple platforms that can be shared with ABC teams across the state and nation.
This is a part-time role of 16 hours a week, based in Broken Hill.
The Job
- Present Saturday Breakfast, including managing talkback callers and guests.
- Create content for multiple platforms that engages local, state and national audiences.
- Find and tell stories that reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country, by engaging with local communities.
- Create local content that can be shared with other ABC content teams.
- Contribute to the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.
- Cross-promote other ABC content to increase audience engagement.
About You
You’re an accomplished program maker with strong editorial judgement and a genuine interest in the stories of regional Australia. You'll have:
- Proven ability to present and produce a live radio program and to develop original, engaging audio cross-platform content for your audience.
- Sound editorial skills, including the ability to source and analyse information and make good decisions in a fast-paced news environment.
- The ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community, and a commitment to telling stories that reflect its diversity.
What we can offer you:
- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental and carer's leave.
- Salary packaging.
About ABC News
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.
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.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
Applications Close: 11:55pm, 13th November
Saturday Breakfast Radio Presenter – Broken Hill employer: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Sydney CBD, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a leader in digital transformation, ABC provides its employees with ample opportunities for professional growth, while prioritising diversity and inclusion within its workforce. With a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes across various digital initiatives, ABC empowers its Program Managers to make a significant impact in the media landscape.
Contact Details:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Recruitment Team
