- Southbank, Melbourne Location - Deliver high-quality news content for Victorian audiences - Fixed term contract for approximately 12 months - Base salary $96K - 103K (paid on a pro rata basis) The Role The ABC News Victorian newsroom is looking for a Journalist / Radio Sub Reader to read our daily radio news bulletins and report on stories across multiple platforms. You will help deliver high-quality news content for Victorian audiences across live bulletins, digital platforms and on-demand audio. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom committed to high editorial standards. The Job - Work predominantly on the AM radio news reader shift, with flexibility to backfill the AM reporting shift, PM radio reader shift or work in the general reporter pool as required.
- Guide daily radio news team effort to commission, create and sub-edit compelling radio journalism that attracts and engages target audiences.
- Effectively sub-edit and produce radio news bulletins and headlines as required by the schedule, ensuring appropriate mix of state, regional, national and international stories.
- Present radio news with competence, credibility and authority primarily on morning bulletins, working other shifts on rotation or as required.
- Write and sub-edit scripts and stories that demonstrate sound journalistic craft; tell stories with impact.
- Work with colleagues to generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
- Mentor team members where appropriate and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Position Description:



30000069 JOURNALIST BACKFILL JUL 2026.pdf About You You're an accomplished broadcast journalist with sharp subediting skills, strong on-air presence and the ability to thrive in a fast paced newsroom. You'll have:

- Strong editorial judgement and newsroom experience.
- Proven experience in breaking news.
- Solid broadcast journalism skills and experience in a fast-paced news environment.
- A proven track record as a meticulous, fast and accurate subeditor, able to rewrite copy to a high standard.
- Confident and accomplished on-air presentation skills.
- Advanced social media research and audience engagement.
- Passion for diverse Australian stories and an ability to source and maintain community contacts. 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.

More info: 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 LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce. To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [email protected] If you want to know more, please contact Joseph Dunstan, Acting Deputy Editor [email protected].

📌 Journalist / Radio Sub Reader, News - Southbank (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Broadcasting
📍 Melbourne