Journalist/Newsreader

Who are we?

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 6.2 million monthly listeners.

What’s on offer for you?

• Full time position based out of our vibrant Brisbane office presenting the news for the Mackay, Whitsunday and Central Queensland regions, and preparing stories for Queensland.
• 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!

About the role:

Are you passionate about radio and experienced in delivering compelling news to diverse audiences? We're seeking a dedicated Journalist/ Newsreader to join our news team based in Brisbane. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in our HIT and Triple M radio shows, delivering up-to-the-minute local news both on air and online for the Mackay, Whitsunday and Central Queensland regions, on a rotating basis. On alternate weeks you’ll chase compelling news stories for use across Queensland. Newsreading shifts begin at 4am so you’ll be happy with an early start!

Please note: This role will be required to cover sensitive and potentially emotionally challenging news events from a people, product, and rostering perspective.

Experience we’re looking for:

• A degree qualification in Journalism, Communications or Media is required.
• Minimum two years broadcast journalist experience.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and producing original news stories.
• An ability to convey news information by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Experience in delivering news on air or creating audio for an on demand/podcast environment is desirable, otherwise, a willingness to learn.
• Experience in writing and presenting news for radio under stringent deadlines, or an eagerness to learn.
• A working knowledge of chasing story contacts, best practice interview techniques, & audio editing is desirable
• A team player who’s happy to collaborate and chase stories for others.

We are values driven at SCA - if you align with our core values, you’ll be a great addition to the team:

• 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!

Interested? Apply now by submitting your resume and a demo via our Careers Page. Even if you don't tick every single box on this ad, we still want to hear from you! 

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