NOVA Entertainment is Australia’s fastest growing audio entertainment business, creating experiences loved and shared by audiences. NOVA Entertainment owns and operates the Nova Network, the most listened to metro network in Australia, which includes Nova 96.9 Sydney, Nova 100 Melbourne, Nova 106.9 Brisbane, Nova 93.7 Perth and Nova 919 Adelaide, in addition to Australia’s premium intimate live music brand, Nova’s Red Room.
The company’s broadcast offering is complemented by a range of ondemand assets across digital, social, mobile, including the NOVA Entertainment Podcast Network, which brings together the largest stable of accessible talent in the country to create a suite of quality podcast content that connects audiences and brands.
Our values are integral to who we are. We believe in creating and working in an environment that supports Unwavering Unity, Relentless Curiosity and Radical Empathy.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and passionate radio journalist to join our Nova Entertainment Network newsroom in a casual capacity, with opportunities to cover all networks.
We would prefer a local hire with strong knowledge of the Gosford and broader Central Coast community, who can identify and deliver stories that resonate with local audiences.
You will work independently but be fully supported by other newsreaders across the national team to ensure news content is current, accurate and consistent.
PLEASE ATTACH AN AUDIO SAMPLE OF YOUR WORK – your application will not be considered unless sample is attached.
Working Arrangements:
Our casual newsreaders are required to cover leave and be available during public holidays and weekends (depending on your availability). You will work closely with our on-air teams as well as the National Newsroom Operations Manager, Producers and Announcers to ensure on air news content is current, accurate and consistent with brand style.
As a casual you will still have the responsibility for developing,
writing and editing on air news bulletins as well as bulletins for our news podcast offering “The Update”. You’ll have to maintain the smooth running of news broadcasts by ensuring content is compliant with all broadcast codes of conduct.
About You To be successful our super star candidate will:
- Experience in a regional or metro radio newsroom (essential)
- Passion for news and current affairs with a news presenting voice to suit the Nova brand
- Strong understanding of local, national and international news affecting the community
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Competent in broadcast systems
- Effective time management and deadline management skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- NewsBoss and Zetta experience preferred
Nova Perks:
- Access to first class equipment
- Access to ALL vacant roles BEFORE they are advertised externally.
Nova Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:
The Aim:
Promote a diverse workforce that invites people of all backgrounds to work and grow with us in their own unique way.
How we do it:
- Providing a work environment that embraces and values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Supporting candidates that may have diverse needs by providing reasonable adjustments ensuring each candidate can put their best efforts into their application.
- By being allies of the LGBTIQA+ community and members of the Welcome Here initiative
- By utilising our membership and guidance of the Diversity Council of Australia
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
- Our interview process will involve a telephone interview initially followed by up to 2 face-to-face interviews
- Police Checks may be required.
Please reach out during the application process if you think you may require any considerations for the recruitment process.
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