Job Description
NOVAEntertainmentisAustralia'sfastestgrowingaudioentertainmentbusiness,creatingexperienceslovedandsharedbyaudiences.NOVAEntertainmentownsandoperatestheNovaNetwork,themostlistenedtometronetworkinAustralia,whichincludesNova96.9Sydney,Nova100Melbourne,Nova*****Brisbane,Nova93.7PerthandNova919Adelaide,inadditiontoAustralia'spremiumintimatelivemusicbrand,Nova'sRedRoom.
Thecompany'sbroadcastofferingiscomplementedbyarangeofondemandassetsacrossdigital,social,mobile,includingtheNOVAEntertainmentPodcastNetwork,whichbringstogetherthelargeststableofaccessibletalentinthecountrytocreateasuiteofqualitypodcastcontentthatconnectsaudiencesandbrands.
Ourvaluesareintegraltowhoweare.WebelieveincreatingandworkinginanenvironmentthatsupportsUnwaveringUnity,RelentlessCuriosityandRadicalEmpathy.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate radio newsreader to join our NovaEntertainment/SmoothFM newsroom in a casual capacity, with opportunities to work across both brands and support network-wide coverage.
We welcome applications from candidates based in Melbourne who can identify and deliver stories that resonate with local audiences, while contributing to national news coverage when required.
You will work independently but be fully supported by a team of experienced newsreaders and journalists across the national network to ensure news content is current, accurate and consistent.
WorkingArrangements:
Ourcasualnewsreadersarerequiredtocoverleaveandbeavailableduringpublicholidaysandweekends(dependingonyouravailability).
Youwillworkcloselywithouron-airteamsaswellastheNationalNewsroomOperationsManager,ProducersandAnnouncerstoensureonairnewscontentiscurrent,accurateandconsistentwithbrandstyle.




Asacasualyouwillstillhavetheresponsibilityfordeveloping,writingandeditingonairnewsbulletinsaswellasbulletinsforournewspodcastoffering"TheUpdate".
You'llhavetomaintainthesmoothrunningofnewsbroadcastsbyensuringcontentiscompliantwithallbroadcastcodesofconduct.
AboutYou
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
Robust written and verbal communication skills
NewsBoss and Zetta experience preferred
Accesstofirstclassequipment
AccesstoALLvacantrolesBEFOREtheyareadvertisedexternally.
NovaEntertainmentDiversity&InclusionCommitment;:
TheAim:
Promoteadiverseworkforcethatinvitespeopleofallbackgroundstoworkandgrowwithusintheirownuniqueway.
Supportingcandidatesthatmayhavediverseneedsbyprovidingreasonableadjustmentsensuringeachcandidatecanputtheirbesteffortsintotheirapplication.
ByutilisingourmembershipandguidanceoftheDiversityCouncilofAustralia
@welcomehereproject#FollowTheRainbow#ACONWelcomeHere
What'snext?
Onlysuccessfulapplicantswillbecontacted.
Ourinterviewprocesswillinvolveatelephoneinterviewinitiallyfollowedbyupto2face-to-faceinterviews
PoliceChecksmayberequired.
Pleasereachoutduringtheapplicationprocessifyouthinkyoumayrequireanyconsiderationsfortherecruitmentprocess.

📌 Newsreader - Nova/Smooth (Victoria)
🏢 NOVA Entertainment
📍 Victoria