Host/Producer - The Briefing

Southern Cross Austereo is Australia’s leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR and the Triple M & HIT network. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV and Digital channels, our mission is to Entertain, Inform & Inspire all Australians Anytime. Anywhere!

In 2021 we launched LiSTNR, a curated and personalised Audio-On-Demand destination. It is home to the Hit & Triple M networks, 25 music stations and over 500 podcasts. LiSTNR is Australia’s #1 podcast network reaching more than 8 million monthly listeners.

LiSTNR produces some of Australia’s most popular podcasts such as Hamish & Andy, The Howie Games and It’s a Lot with Abbie Chatfield as well as the original docu-series podcast, The Children in the Pictures. 

What’s on offer for you?

• 7-month contract based out of our vibrant Sydney office
• Training and development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, volunteer leave, concert tickets, footy tickets, social events – PLUS much more!
• Industry leading and gender neutral Paid Parental Leave Policy which offers 20 weeks paid parental leave for a primary carer.
• Award-winning, highly supportive and creative culture that enables you to be your best unique self!
• Flexible & hybrid working environment (we offer a range of flexible working options to help our people balance work and home life).
• Attractive salary package and opportunities for growth & progression – we love to promote internally across our 52 offices!

We’re seeking an engaging and dynamic Host/Producer for The Briefing on LiSTNR to join our team on a 7-month parental leave contract.

The purpose of the Host/Producer is to construct news and other content for all news podcasts, news bulletins, and other shows as required. The aim is to create compelling news and information content for podcasts across all SCA platforms (including digital, video, and social), and then deliver it effectively. Additionally, the Host/Producer will take on the role of podcast host, guiding the content and engaging with the audience to ensure a dynamic and informative listening experience. This role is also required to work shift work including early and unsociable hours. 

What you’ll be doing:

•  Source, research, write, edit, and deliver news and interview content for SCA’s digital audio products and broadcast stations that appeals to the target audience.
• Pitch original story ideas in line with show brief and audience.
• Book and brief talent for interviews.
• Maintain and develop contacts and news sources and ensure news room file is up to date.
• Identify the freshest news angles, chase stories, follow up leads, book guests and perform on-road reporting if required. 

Experience we’re looking for:

• A degree qualification in journalism, communications or media is desirable.
• Have the ability to convey information by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Demonstrated experience in working with teams and acting on editorial requests from senior journalists/editors.
• Proven experience in working to deadlines, preferably in the early hours of the morning.
• Experience in researching and writing radio/podcast scripts.
• Previous experience in booking guests and producing research documents.
• Experience generating original story and content ideas that speak to a target audience.
• Have a thorough understanding of program technology, studios, visualization techniques and SCA’s social media platforms

We are a values driven organisation - if you genuinely live and breathe our values, you’ll be a great addition to SCA.

• We’re Better Together
• People are our Power
• Always Curious
• We Push Doors Open
• Be Genuine

Still not convinced?
Head to our TikTok, Life@LiSTNR, for a sneak peek into some of the fun we have at SCA!

Keen? Apply now by submitting your resume via our careers page.

Hot tip: Make sure you download and sign up to LiSTNR – you may be asked about your listening experience throughout the interview process!