Radio Sub Reader Darwin

• Darwin Location 
• Help deliver accurate, timely and engaging news to NT audiences 
• Base salary $96k – $103k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. 

The Role 

ABC News is looking for a Radio Sub Reader to join our Darwin newsroom. This role is responsible for producing, sub-editing and presenting high-quality news content across radio live bulletins, digital and on-demand platforms. You'll work as part of a small, collaborative team, ensuring audiences receive accurate, relevant and engaging coverage of local, national and international stories. 

The Job 

• Produce, sub-edit and present news content for radio broadcasts and digital platforms.  
• Write and check stories for factual accuracy, style consistency and editorial quality. 
• Present radio news bulletins to a high professional standard.  
• Create on-demand audio news content for a range of audiences.  
• Contribute original story ideas and participate in editorial planning.  
• Build and maintain networks of contacts to generate and develop news stories.  
• Collaborate with local and network colleagues to deliver strong cross-platform coverage. 

Position Description:  50012738 RADIO SUB READER DARWIN.pdf

About You 

You're an experienced journalist with strong editorial judgement, excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment.  

You'll have:  

• Demonstrated experience in broadcast and digital journalism, including sub-editing and content production.  
• Strong on-air presentation skills and the ability to deliver clear, confident radio bulletins.  
• Excellent writing, editing and time management skills with a proven ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. 
• A current and valid driver’s licence 

What we can offer you: 

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. 
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave. 
• Salary packaging. 
• ABC Mentoring. 

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.  

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact *************@abc.net.au 

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn 

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal. 

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position. 

Applications Close: 11:55pm, 27th August