The role
Fixed term (6 months), Part-time (30 hours per week)
Shifts: 6.30 am to 1 pm, Monday to Friday
$73,230 to $79,494 FTE pa (plus 17% superannuation)
Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW
You will produce hourly local radio news bulletins for the 2MCE-FM Breakfast show, broadcast 7 am to 9 am, Monday to Friday.
You will also produce a daily on-demand local news bulletin and content for social media. You will write and produce news stories that align with the core values of community broadcasting and showcase diverse voices from our local community, including Indigenous, CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and youth. This includes newsgathering in the community, such as producing interviews, vox pops, covering local council meetings, and attending other media opportunities.
The Journalist is central to 2MCE-FM’s Local Voices News Project, a project dedicated to enhancing local voices from our regional community, taking a multiplatform approach to local news content, and supporting our volunteers with pathways to contribute to news production.
This role is made possible with the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at cbf.org.au
About you
Knowledge of local news and issues in Bathurst and Orange
Previous experience in producing and presenting radio news
Knowledge of and passion for community broadcasting and producing stories that prioritise community voices
Strong news sense and ability to exercise sound editorial judgement
Experience in social media content creation would be advantageous
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our region. True to the character of regional Australia, we have gumption, we have soul, and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Learn more about 2MCE-FM
Learn more about Charles Sturt University’s great range of employee benefits
Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity-focused organisations, including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with a disability or neurodiversity, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
To apply
Start your application through the Charles Sturt University website
Submit a one (1) page cover letter demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. Applicants are also asked to submit a recent air check. This should be in .mp3 format and no longer than 3 minutes.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents, or applicants who hold a current, valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further Information
Additional information is available by contacting:
Rebecca Wotzko | Community Radio and NRN Manager | RWotzko@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6338 4774