MIX106.3 and HIT104.7 Senior Journalist

Senior Journalist – Canberra (MIX106.3 & HIT104.7)

As part of ARN, the recognised leader in audio in Australia, you have an opportunity to share your voice on the future of audio. Audio is booming and we are defining it. We are entertainers. We create moments that move people, and that people move to. We are investing in audio’s smartest advertising, experts, and innovations. This gives us an unparalleled understanding of our audience and the content that moves them and helps us form quality connections with our customers. It’s our commitment to creating moments that move people and make us memorable. ​

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

Are you a fabulous news all-rounder, with a confident news read style, the ability to be a leader in local story-telling and the experience to manage a small, but dynamic news team? Based in Canberra, we’re looking for a qualified Senior Journalist to join the amplifyCBR news team, producing and presenting news for the MIX106.3 and HIT104.7 stations.

About The Role: 

• Set the agenda for our team of journalists including overseeing rostering & response to news events & 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.

About You:

• Strong on-air presentation and exceptional news writing skills.
• A positive outlook and the ability to motivate and lead the news team.
• 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 NewsBoss is 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 Social Work Perks which can include – various giveaways & events, FREE and discounted tickets.
• Novated Leasing + Super Salary Sacrifice | Paid Birthdays Off |Paid Parental Leave | Charity Leave | Bonus Annual Leave Program.
• Discounts on lifestyle and entertainment with big-name brands including Health fund discounts.
• Education Assistance | Career Development with consistent quality training | Long-term career progression.

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 them 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.

Bring your skills, genius, and energy along on our journey, please press the APPLY button and upload your cover letter, an audio file showing us what a fabulous presenter you are, and well as your CV!

For more details, head to www.arn.com.au and connect with us via Instagram (@arndefiningaudio) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn /ARN) EEO Statement. 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.