National Radio News Journalist

You will be responsible for producing state and national news stories and bulletins for National Radio News. You will produce stories that reflect the principles of community broadcasting, showcasing diverse voices and perspectives and providing insights that aren’t generally reflected in other news outlets.

  • Fixed Term (up to 30 June 2024), Full Time
  • Level 4 – $65,926 to $71,565 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Reach a national audience of over 1.5 million listeners per week
  • Work from the beautiful Central West city of Bathurst
  • Contribute to an independent and valued national news service

The Role

  • Fixed Term (up to 30 June 2024), Full Time
  • Level 4 – $65,926 to $71,565 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Bathurst

You will be responsible for producing state and national news stories and bulletins for National Radio News. You will produce stories that reflect the principles of community broadcasting, showcasing diverse voices and perspectives and providing insights that aren’t generally reflected in other news outlets.

We currently have two fixed-term positions to fill. We are also seeking to create a talent pool to fill casual vacancies as they arise.

To be successful you will have:

  • An associate diploma level qualification in journalism or a related discipline with relevant work-related experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • Knowledge of the community broadcasting sector audience
  • High-level writing and communication skills for a target audience
  • Experience in presenting and producing radio news and/or current affairs

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

National Radio News (NRN) is the national news service for the community broadcasting sector, produced by Charles Sturt University in partnership with the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) for over 25 years. It reaches over 1.5 million listeners a week. NRN is a learning and teaching resource for the Bachelor of Communication in the School of Information and Communication studies. Cadet journalists are drawn from the course and students contribute to the service through their class work.

National Radio News provides timely, relevant news from across the country and across the world, with a dedication to being a counterpoint to the commercial news services. Built on the community broadcasting sector’s principles of democracy, independence and access, NRN has no commercial ties or political agenda and covers stories often overlooked by commercial services.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member of the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Application Requirements – Fixed Term employment

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. Applicants are required to submit a recent air check with their application. This should be in .mp3 format and no longer than 5 minutes in length.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Application Requirements – Casual employment

Applicants are expected to apply for casual employment through the Technical Casual Professional/General Staff Register.

Registering with Charles Sturt on the casual register does not guarantee employment and if you wish to be considered for a specific vacancy we encourage you to apply directly for that position via the jobs web page and address the selection criteria in the application form for that vacancy.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the  Position-Description or by contacting:

Rebecca Wotzko | Community Radio and NRN Manager | [email protected] | Ph:  02 6338 4774

Closing Date: 11 pm, Monday  10th April 2023

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