Journalist/Newsreader If you love news and keeping local communities informed about the things that affect their daily lives, read on!We're looking for a journalist to prepare and present weekday news bulletins for ARN in Queenstown and Scottsdale, produce episodes of the iHeart Tassie podcast, and fill various shifts across the Tasmanian news team.You'll be sourcing, preparing, and reading local news as part of ARN's Local News First initiative.This fixed term 6 month position would be perfect for a recent journalism graduate or an experienced journo looking for a new challenge .ARN has a number of stations across Tasmania allowing for the right candidate to work from a location that suits them best.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 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 that makes us memorable.About The Role: Write, edit and present news updates for our Queenstown and Scottsdale listeners.Conduct and edit interviews for inclusion in local news bulletins.Produce episodes of the iHeart Tassie podcast.Report from the field and attend media conferences, police incidents and other news events as required.Develop working relationships with key personalities and news sources within the broadcast market.Understand audience requirements of ARN stations to deliver targeted, interesting and informative news in a conversational, credible and sometimes fun style.Create a great place to work by behaving in alignment with our Culture in Action.About You: Good on-air presentation and writing skills.Experience producing written or audio content.Completed or currently undertaking tertiary qualification in journalism or communications – or relevant experience in writing, producing or podcasting.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!ARNSocial Work Perks which can include – various giveaway & events, FREE and discounted tickets.Novated Leasing + Super Salary Sacrifice | Paid Birthdays off |Paid Parental Leave | Charity Leave Discounts on lifestyle, 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 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
