Vacancies

Casual Journalist

• Write and produce hourly news bulletins for National Radio News, the independent and valued national news service for the community broadcasting sector 
• Reach a national audience of over 1.5 million listeners per week
• Work from the from beautiful Central West city of Bathurst

The Role

• Casual - Weekday and weekend work 
• $48.66 per hour plus shift penalties where applicable
• Bathurst

You will be responsible for producing bulletins for hourly broadcast. 

You will produce stories that reflect the principles of community broadcasting, showcasing diverse voices and serving under-represented audiences.

We are seeking to create a talent pool to fill casual vacancies as they arise. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To be successful you will have:

• An associate diploma level qualification in journalism or a related discipline with relevant work-related experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Knowledge of the community broadcasting sector audience
• High level writing and communication skills for a target audience
• Experience in presenting and producing radio news and/or current affairs

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

National Radio News (NRN) is the national news service for the community broadcasting sector, produced by Charles Sturt University in partnership with the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). It reaches over 1.5 million listeners a week and has been produced on the Bathurst campus for over 25 years. NRN is a learning and teaching resource for the Bachelor of Communication in the School of Information and Communication studies. Cadet journalists are drawn from the course and students contribute to the service through their class work.

National Radio News provides timely, relevant and independent news from across the country. NRN is built on the community broadcasting sector’s principles of democracy, independence and access.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Requirements 

Applicants are expected to apply online, upload your CV and provide a 1-2 page 'statement of suitability' demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description).

Applicants are also required to submit a recent air check with their application. This should be in .mp3 format and no longer than 1 minute in length.

If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Rebecca Wotzko | Community Radio and NRN Manager | rwotzko@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6338 4774

Closing Date: 11 pm, 12 November 2024 

Advertised: 15 Oct 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time