Radio Journalist
A Radio Journalist reports news, current affairs, and features for Australian radio networks. Radio journalism requires speed, audio production skills, and the ability to communicate clearly to broadcast audiences.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate; ABC regional radio and commercial networks provide ongoing employment.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Report and deliver news stories for broadcast bulletins
- Conduct interviews and manage breaking news coverage
- Write and produce audio packages for radio programs
- Operate recording equipment and edit audio content
Skills required
- Radio journalism and audio production
- News writing and fast turnaround delivery
- Voice, microphone, and broadcast presentation technique
- Interview skills and source development
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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