Radio Host, Dubbo

The Role

Are you a media host with a passion for telling authentic and interesting stories for a local audience? And are you ready to work for Australia’s largest radio network?

And if you’ve thought about a career with ABC Radio, here’s your first step.

We’re looking for someone who aspires to create compelling stories from a fresh and original perspective alongside an experienced producer and is keen to learn how to tell quality stories. We’re looking for our next host for the much-loved breakfast show, covering the mighty west of New South Wales.

The Job

• Host a daily local radio show covering Western NSW, including Dubbo, Mudgee, Wellington, Gilgandra, Bourke, Walgett, Cobar, and Nyngan.
• Interact regularly with our community and show a strong understanding of the audience.
• Work with an incredible team in the Dubbo bureau to contribute to larger coverage
• Contribute to the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Generate local content that can be shared with other ABC content teams aimed at local and national audiences.

Position Description:   504462 - PROGRAM MAKER updated.pdf

About You

You'll have: 

• Experience in radio, on-demand audio or media.
• Ideally, skills in creating original, engaging cross-platform content.
• Excellent editorial abilities for sourcing and analysing information.
• Passion for authentic content that represents Australia's diverse cultural and Indigenous communities.
• Ideally, possession of 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.

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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 LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. 

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

If you want to know more, please contact Nick Lowther, Local Editor via lowther.nick@abc.net.au

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

Applications Close: 11:55pm, 7th January 2024.