Who are we?
Southern Cross Austereo is Australia’s leading media entertainment company, home of LiSTNR and the Triple M & HIT network. With the ability to reach 95% of the population through our Radio, TV and Digital channels, our mission is to Entertain, Inform & Inspire all Australians Anytime. Anywhere!
In 2021 we launched LiSTNR, a curated and personalised Audio-On-Demand destination. It is home to the Hit & Triple M networks, 25 music stations and over 500 podcasts. LiSTNR is Australia’s #1 podcast network reaching more than 6.2 million monthly listeners.
About the role:
We’re on the hunt for an experienced and passionate Journalist to join our incredibly talented news team based out of Perth covering local news in regional WA.
As our newest Journalist, you will be responsible for identifying, creating and delivering compelling news to our audience. The successful candidate will be genuinely excited about providing our listeners with the most relevant, up to date news on air and online.
Please note: This role will be required to cover sensitive and potentially emotionally challenging news events from a people, product, and rostering perspective.
Experience we’re looking for:
- A degree qualification in Journalism, Communications or Media is required.
Demonstrated experience in sourcing and producing news stories - Journalism graduates are welcome to - !
- An ability to convey news information by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
- Experience in delivering news on air or creating audio for an on demand/podcast environment is desirable, otherwise, a willingness to learn.
- Experience in writing news for radio/ online platforms, or an eagerness to learn.
- A working knowledge of chasing story contacts, best practice interview techniques, & audio editing is desirable.
- An ability or interest in producing, writing and editing audio and visual content for digital channels.
- Understanding of current and emerging web-based tools and content management systems.
Let us sweeten the deal!
- SCA GIGs – Our internal talent development program helps you cross-skill and grow within SCA.
- Paid Parental Leave – 20 weeks of gender-neutral leave to support all parents.
- Wellbeing Perks – Extra leave for your birthday and volunteering, plus free and discounted concert and footy tickets. Enjoy free coffee and treats in the office!
- Salary Packaging – Access novated leasing and exclusive discounts on top brands and gyms.
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and ensure a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
SCA is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during your interview, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs to ensure a fair and comfortable experience. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance.
Still not convinced? Head to our TikTok, Life@LiSTNR, for a sneak peek into some of the fun we have at SCA!
Keen? now by submitting your resume via our careers page and be sure to include a link to your audio demo in your resume or cover letter.
Hot tip: Make sure you download and sign up to LiSTNR – you may be asked about your listening experience throughout the interview process!
