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What this job is
A Media Presenter delivers news, current affairs, entertainment, or specialist content to audiences through radio, television, or digital platforms in Australian broadcasting. The role requires clear vocal delivery, on-air presence, and the ability to engage audiences while adhering to Australian broadcasting codes and editorial standards set by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Presenters work from studios or outside broadcast locations, reading scripts or ad-libbing content, conducting interviews, and responding to live audience feedback.
Pay
A$2,179 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adapt to type of mediacore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivitycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Multitaskingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adopt a relaxed posture
- Check correctness of information
- Conflict De-escalation
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Inclusive Practice
- Microsoft Teams Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Workload Self-Management
- Zoom Video Conferencing