About the job

Audio Journalist - Bundaberg, 12 month contract

At 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.

If you love news and keeping people informed about the things that affect their daily lives, read on!

Escape the city grind and kick-start your career in the beautiful Bundaberg and Bargara region. Enjoy the ultimate work-life balance where career growth meets a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable housing, and world-class Great Barrier Reef right on your doorstep!

We’re looking for a passionate journalist to join our awesome Regional News Team and become part of the Hitz939 and 4BU family, on a 12 month contract with view to extend. You’ll be sourcing, preparing, and reading local news as part of ARN’s Local News First initiative.

About The Roles

• 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

About You

• Strong on-air presentation and writing skills
• Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications
• 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!

• ARNSocial Work Perks which can include – various giveaway & events, FREE and discounted tickets
• Novated Leasing + Super Salary Sacrifice | Paid Birthdays off |Paid Parental Leave | Charity Leave
• Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment with big name brands including Health fund discounts
• Education Assistance | Career Development with consistent quality training | Long term career progression

Bring your skills, genius, and energy along on our journey. Please press the APPLY button and upload your cover letter, resume and importantly - an air check of you reading a news bulletin. Applications close June 1.

Our Culture

We have four behaviours that make up our "Culture in Action" which describe 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.

• 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

• Strong on-air presentation skills
• Strong writing skills
• Understanding of the law as it relates to media, particularly in the areas of Defamation and Contempt of Court
• A passion for news
• Workable understanding of sport

• Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications