At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and present engaging sports content across radio, digital, and social platforms.
- Company: Join the ABC, Australia's trusted source for culture and stories.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, paid leave, and mentoring opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent team support.
- Why this job: Be a voice in sports commentary and connect with passionate fans.
- Qualifications: Strong storytelling skills and knowledge of Rugby League and Rugby.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 110000 $ per year.
Canberra ACT Location
Engage local and national sports fans
Permanent, full-time role. Base salary $103K to $113K
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.
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.
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 is a great place to work. You will be part of a small welcoming and supportive team.
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.
Presenter, Producer Sport in Canberra 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
