Job Description

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NOVAEntertainmentisAustralia'sfastestgrowingaudioentertainmentbusiness,creatingexperienceslovedandsharedbyaudiences.NOVAEntertainmentownsandoperatestheNovaNetwork,themostlistenedtometronetworkinAustralia,whichincludesNova96.9Sydney,Nova100Melbourne,Nova106.9Brisbane,Nova93.7PerthandNova919Adelaide,inadditiontoAustralia'spremiumintimatelivemusicbrand,Nova'sRedRoom.

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Thecompany'sbroadcastofferingiscomplementedbyarangeofondemandassetsacrossdigital,social,mobile,includingtheNOVAEntertainmentPodcastNetwork,whichbringstogetherthelargeststableofaccessibletalentinthecountrytocreateasuiteofqualitypodcastcontentthatconnectsaudiencesandbrands.

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Ourvaluesareintegraltowhoweare.WebelieveincreatingandworkinginanenvironmentthatsupportsUnwaveringUnity,RelentlessCuriosityandRadicalEmpathy.

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We are looking for an experienced and passionate radio newsreader to join our Nova Entertainment/Smooth FM newsroom in a casual capacity, with opportunities to work across both brands and support network-wide coverage.

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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.

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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.

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Ourcasualnewsreadersarerequiredtocoverleaveandbeavailableduringpublicholidaysandweekends(dependingonyouravailability).Youwillworkcloselywithouron-airteamsaswellastheNationalNewsroomOperationsManager,ProducersandAnnouncerstoensureonairnewscontentiscurrent,accurateandconsistentwithbrandstyle.

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Asacasualyouwillstillhavetheresponsibilityfordeveloping,writingandeditingonairnewsbulletinsaswellasbulletinsforournewspodcastoffering"TheUpdate".You’llhavetomaintainthesmoothrunningofnewsbroadcastsbyensuringcontentiscompliantwithallbroadcastcodesofconduct.

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- Experience in a regional or metro radio newsroom (essential)
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- Passion for news and current affairs with a news presenting voice to suit the Nova brand
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- Strong understanding of local, national and international news affecting the community
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- Ability to work under pressure in a quick-paced environment
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- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
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- Competent in broadcast systems
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- Effective time management and deadline management skills
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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- NewsBoss and Zetta experience preferred
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- Accesstofirstclassequipment
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- AccesstoALLvacantrolesBEFOREtheyareadvertisedexternally.
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NovaEntertainmentDiversity&InclusionCommitment: TheAim: n

Promoteadiverseworkforcethatinvitespeopleofallbackgroundstoworkandgrowwithusintheirownuniqueway.

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- Supportingcandidatesthatmayhavediverseneedsbyprovidingreasonableadjustmentsensuringeachcandidatecanputtheirbesteffortsintotheirapplication.
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- ByutilisingourmembershipandguidanceoftheDiversityCouncilofAustralia
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- Onlysuccessfulapplicantswillbecontacted.
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- Ourinterviewprocesswillinvolveatelephoneinterviewinitiallyfollowedbyupto2face-to-faceinterviews
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- PoliceChecksmayberequired.
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Pleasereachoutduringtheapplicationprocessifyouthinkyoumayrequireanyconsiderationsfortherecruitmentprocess.

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