The ABC has achieved our highest ever place for a podcast in the Triton Australian Podcast Ranker for July. ABC News Top Stories is the second most listened to podcast in Australia with 764,000 listeners up 177,000 from June.

The ABC continued to be the most represented publisher in the list with 33 titles in July and a number of ABC programs delivering record listener numbers.

Olympic fever saw another strong month for the ABC’s sport podcasts. Roy and HG gained significant audiences due in part to their special Paris Olympics podcast Roy & HG: People, Medals and Cheese. The program added 48,000 listeners for a new record of 149,000 and climbed 28 ranks to #41 on the list. ABC SPORT Daily remained the number one sport podcast in Australia and climbed 4 spots to number 21.

Audience appetite for news was also evident with Background Briefing climbing 62 ranks to #86 and gaining 31,000 listeners thanks to the Linton Besser presented Notorious series. PM gained 25 ranks and added 10,000 listeners for 52,000 listeners in July

Not Stupid which launched in May and featured for the first time in the June ranker grew 11,000 listeners and moved up 20 ranks to #89. Double J’s Bang On with Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe which has been selling out live shows across Australia jumped 14 places and is just outside the top 100 at #106 with 66k monthly listeners.

The I Was Actually There podcast debuted in the ranker at #164, following its launch in June. The podcast and TV program, presented by creator Kirk Docker recounts gripping stories told by people who witnessed history first-hand.

ABC Head of Audio content Ben Latimer said: “It’s wonderful to see audiences turn to the ABC to cheer on our sportsmen and sportswomen in Paris.”

“ABC SPORT Daily, Roy and HG and our ABC News podcasts did a fantastic job of bringing audiences all the highlights from Australia’s most successful Olympics ever.”

The full Triton Australian Podcast Ranker can be found here.

Audiences can enjoy all the ABC’s podcasts for free and ad free on ABC listen.

The Australian Podcast Ranker is a regular monthly snapshot of Australia’s most popular podcasts. The Ranker has been reporting podcast listening in Australia since 2019 and includes a wide cross section of Australian podcast publishers, from both radio and non-radio backgrounds.

LiSTNR is Australia’s no. 1 sales representation podcast network^ for a record 23^rd time, with more monthly listeners than its competitors, according to the July Australian Podcast Ranker. Meanwhile, Hamish & Andy continues to reign as Australia’s favourite podcast, claiming yet another first place*.

In July, LiSTNR represented the sales of 59 titles in the Australian Podcast Ranker Top 200 Podcasts*, which is 55% more than its closest competitor. In addition, several titles also grew their audience month-on-month, including Crime Junkie, 7am, Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki, Darling, Shine! and Do You F*cking Mind?.

With the anticipation of the Paris Games building in July, and as the business end of winter sports approaches, key sports titles saw significant audience increases across the month, including Dan Does Footy, which was up 7 places to 195,145 listeners* and The Howie Games, which gained 13 places with 158,900 listeners*.

Other titles that were big movers on the Ranker included CommSec Market with a 32% increase in monthly listeners* and Bizarre with Mick Molloy & Titus O’Reily jumping 4 places* to 133,196 listeners in July.

“As Australia’s number one sales representative network and with thriving sales revenue growth, LiSTNR has delivered an exceptional start to the new financial year and is paving the way for the digital audio industry,” Executive Head of LiSTNR Podcasts, Grant Tothill, said.

“It was great to have many of our international partner titles, together with our owned and operated titles, move up in terms of ranking in July, which is fantastic recognition of all the hard work from the entire LiSTNR team.

“We continue to push the boundaries of digital audio in Australia, which sets LiSTNR apart with its innovative technology capabilities and services that deliver exciting and effective advertising outcomes for our clients,” concluded Tothill.

Sources:

^Australian Podcast Ranker – Top Sales Representatives – July 2024

*Australian Podcast Ranker Top 200 Podcasts – July 2024

About LiSTNR:

LiSTNR is a curated and personalised, free app offering radio, podcasts, music, and news, creating a new audio destination for all Australians. Featuring a fun and intuitive onboarding process, LiSTNR delivers an audio destination that is built for individual listeners’ routines and preferences. Highly personalised, it provides listeners a new world of audio entertainment, with their own daily feed of audio and easy discovery of new content through curated recommendations. Available across a large array of devices including both iOS and Android, CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Assistant and Alexa and Android TV, LiSTNR enables a fantastic listening experience, anytime and anywhere. Open your Ears to a new world of audio – download the free app today. LiSTNR.com

3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM is an inclusive and innovative community broadcaster that strives for the highest quality in programming and presenting classical music and jazz, and in supporting and promoting local artists and performances. The station delivers a diverse range of classical, jazz and genre-related programs to over a quarter of a million monthly listeners

Based at the beautiful Abbotsford Convent, 3MBS is a not-for-profit community broadcaster that does not receive operational government funding. Revenue is generated primarily through private giving, Trusts and Foundations, sponsorship, subscriptions, and live performances. The team consists of a small number of paid staff and approximately 200 dedicated volunteers who work to ensure the station’s operations for the benefit of the community.

3MBS Melbourne is looking for an experienced sales professional who is genuinely passionate about developing business opportunities for a large community radio station in Melbourne. The ideal candidate must have a positive and proactive disposition, enjoy working within a team while maintaining and creating new Sponsorship and Media Services partnerships. To excel in this role, you will enjoy working in a tight knit, optimistic and supportive team with a shared drive and commitment to the 3MBS Melbourne community.

Organisational Values

All staff and volunteers at 3MBS are expected to:

• Perform their duties in accordance with the 3MBS Policy and Procedures Handbook and relevant ACMA and CBAA requirements.
• Uphold the company’s WH&S policy to ensure a respectful, healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Work with respect, resourcefulness, and a spirit of genuine collaboration.
• Work ethically, honestly, and always in 3MBS’s best interests.

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced sales professional who is genuinely passionate about developing business opportunities for a large community radio station in Melbourne. The ideal candidate must have a positive and proactive disposition, enjoy working as a team player while maintaining and creating new Sponsorship and Media Services partnerships. To excel in this role, you will enjoy working in a tight knit, optimistic and supportive team with a shared drive and commitment to the 3MBS Melbourne community.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Business Development Manager in identifying new business opportunities.
• Build rapport and manage relationships with our existing sponsors.
• Prepare and distribute sponsorship proposals for existing and potential new sponsors.
• Follow up leads and opportunities through every step of the sales cycle.
• Coordinate and attend client meetings and appointments both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain and keep the CRM up to date, documenting all customer interactions and progress of new business opportunities.
• Support the sales team with daily tasks, collaborating with other areas of the business, including studio and media services bookings and promotion’s schedule.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Sound computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite and CRM software
• Previous experience in a sales role and reaching monthly targets
• Ability to prioritize and manage pipeline
• Strong work ethic, independence, and collaboration skills
• Passion for music, the arts and community work is preferred

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who experience a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae to be sent to Business Development Manager, Jay Gomez jay.gomez@3mbs.org.au by midnight, Monday 19 August 2024. Applications will be treated in confidence.  Only successful applicants will be contacted and invited to an interview where we will require the details of three referees.

• Salary range $75-$80k based on experience, plus statutory 11% super.
• 38 hrs per week with TOIL or OT negotiable.
• Twelve-month contract, with a potential for renewal.
• Remote Central Australian locations based at Yuendumu, NT.
• Accommodation supplied – Furnished housing including all utility costs.
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% Leave loading.
• Relocation assistance up to $1,000 at beginning and end of contract.
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits (TAX concessions)

The Community Video Coordinator is responsible for managing the production and delivery of community led and focused stories, documentaries, social media campaigns, factual content and community messaging for TV, online broadcast and multimedia projects. These projects require the development of strong local Indigenous interest and the technical/creative participation of our Indigenous staff. The Community Video Coordinator will be required to provide informal training for community members in basic media skills development in the Tanami region of Central Australia.

This is a “hands-on” role which has a strong community development focus and requires a high level of technical and creative expertise in all facets of factual visual content production, from budgeting and scheduling through to post-production. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited screen production course to at least Cert IV or Diploma level, or will have equivalent professional experience. They must be able to trouble-shoot problems in remote and challenging locations and be able to work with Indigenous Australians in cross-cultural settings. The Community Video Coordinator is required to coordinate PAW’s Video Department where duties include managing local Indigenous production staff, the professional development of our visual media workers, and departmental administration.

This position requires living remotely, calls for strong teamwork skills and can be challenging, requiring a resourceful, sociable and adaptable person to succeed. For the right person this is a rewarding and potentially life-changing role. The position offers unique opportunities for career development and will allow you to become a part of a very special community and contribute to its growth, developing an understanding of Warlpiri and other local cultures.

 

• The role requires considerable travel through Aboriginal Lands rarely visited by outsiders.
• The position is only open to Australian Citizens, residents or individuals holding a Working Visa valid until at least 2026.
• The successful candidate will need a current National Police Check and the ability to obtain an OCHRE Card.
• Housing in community is limited so it will be necessary to live in shared accommodation.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrated, credited experience in documentary and/or online video production for community end-use.
• Experience working cross-culturally, preferably with indigenous Australians in remote settings.
• Experience in video production training or media skills development.
• Proficiency in Premiere or Final Cut, Editing & Colour grading.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of different video camera systems, formats, audio and lighting equipment typically used in location shooting.
• Demonstrated capacity for resourcefulness, self-motivation, planning and independent decision making.
• Understanding of the political, social and economic factors affecting Indigenous Australians in remote areas.
• Capacity to live and work with a small dedicated team in a remote setting.
• Manual driver’s licence.

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Competency in After Effects or Motion.
• Experience in data-wrangling and audiovisual archive systems file management.
• Experience living and working in a remote Australian indigenous community.
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment.
• 4WD experience.

 

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

Provide the following 3 documents in PDF format:

1. A Cover Letter outlining the skills, knowledge, experiences and qualifications that make you the best person for this role. This includes addressing your level of cultural competency.
2. Address how you meet the requirements in the points outlined in ‘ESSENTIAL CRITERIA’ and ‘DESIRABLE CRITERIA’.
3. Provide a copy of your CV and references.

If you require any additional information, please email jobs@pawmedia.com.au.

Please note that applications that do not include 3 attached PDF documents clearly and separately addressing the points will not be accepted.

All applications must be emailed to jobs@pawmedia.com.au using the subject line: Community Video Coordinator Application.

Applications Close August 30 2024.

About PAW Media: PAW is an Indigenous media organisation that became famous for the hit TV series “Bush Mechanics”. PAW operates the 8PAW Radio Network which broadcasts services to 13 Indigenous communities plus manages a Music production studio, Video production house, Video training facility, Warlpiri digital archive and digital literacy program.

9Podcasts’ Stories of Origin: Alfie has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Sports Podcast at the 2024 Australia New Zealand Podcast Awards, recognising the podcast’s excellence in storytelling and its impact on the sports media landscape.

The third instalment of the acclaimed Stories of Origin series, Stories of Origin: Alfie, is a pioneering podcast that delves into the compelling stories behind legendary NRL player Allan ‘Alfie’ Langer throughout his career.

With a focus on captivating storytelling and in-depth analysis, the podcast series, hosted by Nine’s Wide World of Sports’ Mat Thompson and driven by the 9Podcasts’ dedicated team of Executive Producer Matty White and Podcast Producer Jordan Weir, has become a fast favourite among sports enthusiasts.

Nine’s Head of Podcasts, Social and Digital, Mia Stern said: “We couldn’t be prouder of the team on their much deserved award win. Their unwavering commitment to crafting compelling narratives and their innovative approach has been pivotal in making Stories of Origin: Alfie such an engaging and memorable audio experience and we’re incredibly grateful to our listeners for their continued support.”

You can listen to Stories of Origin: Alfie everywhere you get your podcasts.

Dedicated to the memory of late SBS journalist Bridget Munro.

Australia’s most trusted news service has announced the launch of its journalism cadetship program for 2025, aimed at cultivating the next generation of Australia’s journalistic talent.

SBS is today announcing the launch of the 2025 SBS Journalism Cadetship, a 12-month program designed to develop the skills and experience of journalism graduates and prepare them for exciting and rewarding careers in the profession. From 2025 onwards, the Cadetship will be dedicated to the memory of late SBS News journalist, Bridget Munro.

The SBS Journalism Cadetship offers journalism graduates a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. Throughout the year, cadets will gain hands-on experience in SBS’s cross-platform newsroom in Sydney, as well as placements in Melbourne and Canberra. Cadets will work across a variety of SBS programs including Dateline, Insight, NITV News and current affairs, and SBS multilingual programs, ensuring a comprehensive development experience.

The program acknowledges the best and brightest journalism graduates, giving them an opportunity to kickstart and develop their careers at Australia’s most trusted news organisation. Cadets will benefit from the coaching and mentorship of a team of experienced journalists.
In 2025, SBS will offer three cadetship positions, including one identified placement for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate, culturally and financially supported by NITV (National Indigenous Television).

All successful cadets participate in the same program of training and work experience.
SBS Director of News and Current Affairs, Mandi Wicks, said: “We are honoured to dedicate the SBS News and Current Affairs Cadetship to our late colleague and friend, Bridget Munro. Her passion for journalism and mentorship was infectious and has left an indelible mark on SBS. We aim to continue Bridget’s legacy through this program.”

About Bridget Munro
Bridget Munro, a talented, beloved and highly respected senior news producer at SBS, made a significant contribution to the field of journalism and the SBS community. The dedication of the cadetship in her memory honours her work and commitment to nurturing journalistic talent.
Aged just 34, Bridget Munro passed away suddenly from a short illness in November 2023, leaving behind her husband and two young daughters.

Bridget also left behind a powerful legacy. In the space of a decade, Bridget made a significant contribution to the industry through guiding, coaching and mentoring the next generation of journalists. The role of a daily news producer in a busy newsroom is not often celebrated; it is a role that requires a passion for news, a cool head under pressure and a commitment to make on-air colleagues shine. Bridget had all these qualities and more – other people’s success meant as much to Bridget as it did her own.
This posthumous honour will inspire journalists in their formative years, and beyond, to make the most of what you have, when you have it. Bridget’s contribution to Australian journalism will be measured by her quiet, yet enduring influence.

Application process and key dates
The SBS Journalism Cadetship is open to recent journalism graduates who are passionate about pursuing a career in news and current affairs. Interested candidates can apply through the SBS Careers website at: https://careers.sbs.com.au/job-details/query/2025-sbs-journalism-cadetship/in/australia-nsw/9362529/.
Aspiring journalists who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander may apply for the News and Current Affairs Cadetship, as well as the Indigenous Cadetship position here: https://careers.sbs.com.au/job-details/query/2025-sbs-indigenous-journalism-cadetship/in/australia-nsw/9362528/.
Applications for the SBS Journalism Cadetship are open until 6 September.
Applications for the SBS Indigenous Journalism Cadetship are open until 30 September, with the possibility of extension.
All Cadetships will commence in February 2025.

The ABC’s Director Audiences Leisa Bacon has announced she is leaving the national broadcaster after a decade leading its core marketing and strategic audience functions.

Leisa has led the ABC’s marketing and audience teams through a period of great change and transformation as the ABC has evolved its digital platforms while remaining committed to delivering high-quality content to the public. Tracking rapidly changing audience trends in today’s fragmented media landscape has required a creative and data-driven marketing leader and Leisa has met these challenges and delivered significant results.

Leisa’s achievements include initiating content collaborations across the ABC, leading the audience launches for the ABC Kids app, ABC listen app, ABC NEWS app, log in to watch on ABC iview and ensuring ABC brands and services have kept pace with the changes in audience expectations.

Leisa has been integral in bringing the Audiences team together into a truly cross-functional team structure, reinforcing a culture of collaboration and prioritisation across both the team and the broader ABC.

ABC Managing Director David Anderson said Leisa’s achievements and experience prior to joining the ABC in 2014 meant she has been able to provide a strong understanding of audiences, stakeholder management, marketing, communications, digital, experience design and change management to the organisation.

“Leisa came to the ABC with the task of centralising our marketing and audience requirements to meet changing audience engagement in an increasingly fragmented media market.

“The ABC needed a sharp and dynamic marketing professional to meet these significant changes in the industry and Leisa has always stepped up to the challenge.

“Leisa has developed and led strategies to ensure the ABC remains relevant to audiences everywhere. She is passionate about the ABC and has been committed to making sure Australians have been aware of the contribution we make to the community through the services that entertain, inform and educate.

“Leisa played a key role in managing the ABC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the ABC remained an important and central source of news, information, and entertainment during that challenging time for all Australians.

“I want to thank her for her hard work and many contributions she has made across 10 years in the role. She has been a valuable executive and colleague, and we wish her well for the next stage in an already impressive career.”

Leisa Bacon said: “Since joining the ABC I have always viewed this as the best job in the country. We serve the Australian public, contribute to culture, and literally produce the best content in the country.

“I will always be an incredible supporter of the ABC, my amazing Audiences team and my fabulous boss, David Anderson.

“However, all things need to keep evolving. After an incredible 10 years with the ABC, I am going to be leaving on a bit of a career high. We, the ABC, are #1 in digital news, BVOD, TV network reach and trust.

“For the first time in my career I have long service leave and I plan on using this to take an extended holiday.”

Leisa Bacon joined the ABC as Director of Audience and Marketing in March 2014 after senior roles across the consumer products and health sectors, and arts.

Leisa’s final day at the ABC will be 6 September. Karen Madden will be Acting Director Audiences for the interim while the ABC undertakes a recruitment process.

Sydney’s 104.1 2DayFM today confirmed that the Hughesy, Ed & Erin Breakfast show has ended.

Hughsey, Ed and Erin said: “We’ve loved our time together on 2DayFM Breakfast, however, due to some of our families living in different cities we are unable to commit to 2025, so with a heavy heart we are moving aside so 2DayFM can find the team to take them forward in Breakfast. We are so grateful to Sydney for their support, and to double the number of listeners in three years is something we are immensely proud of, and we will miss each and every one of them.”

SCA thanks Dave Hughes, Erin Molan and Ed Kavalee for their passion and commitment to the 2DayFM Sydney Breakfast show over the past three and a half years.

SCA Chief Content Officer, Dave Cameron, said: “We are incredibly thankful to Hughesy, Ed and Erin for their unwavering dedication in making the 2DayFM Breakfast show a fun way to wake up Sydney each morning since 2020, and we wish them the very best with the continuation of their outstanding careers.

“As we look to 2025, we are preparing for a change for the 2DayFM Sydney Breakfast show and will make further announcements in due course.”

For the remainder of 2024, the Hit Network’s Jimmy Smith and Nath Roye, from The Jimmy & Nath Show on the Hit national Nights shift, will temporarily move into the Breakfast timeslot.

Further details regarding the 2DayFM Sydney Breakfast show for 2025 will be announced at an appropriate time.

About the Hit Network

The Hit Network is Australia’s biggest radio network broadcasting across metro and regional markets with a unique collection of 50 FM and DAB+ stations. The Hit Network targets people aged 25 – 54, skews female and features a mood focused, ‘feel great’ pop music format alongside the most entertaining local breakfast and national drive shows. It is home to popular personalities including Carrie Bickmore, Tommy Little, Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola, Nick Cody, Abby Coleman, Matty Acton, Stav Davidson and many more.

The Hit Network entertains more than 6 million Aussie radio listeners across B105, 2Day, The Fox, SAFM, Mix94.5, Sea FM, 41 Hit stations plus DAB+ stations including Oldskool 90s Hits, Buddha Hits, Oldskool 80s Hits, RnB Fridays Radio and Dance Hits. All Hit Network’s content is also available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.