2NUR FM Drive Announcer

2NUR FM Drive Announcer

2NUR FM

Closing Date: Sat 21 November 2026

Location: Newcastle

2NURFM Newcastle and The Hunter NSW

Local radio. Experienced team. University benefits.

Personality, professionalism and a willingness to get stuck in. That’s what we’re looking for in our next Drive Announcer.

We’re a small team of radio professionals and dedicated volunteers delivering local radio 24/7 across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. We take the work seriously, support each other and need someone who contributes on air and around the station.

With 119,000 weekly listeners and 183,000 monthly listeners, 2NURFM offers a large established audience and the opportunity to make your mark in a significant radio market.*

The job

Prepare and present an engaging live Drive program that connects with our core audience aged 40 and over. Bring local stories, good conversation and strong preparation.

This role extends beyond Drive. You will be required to cover other on-air shifts and timeslots, provide leave relief and work across station activities as needed. Flexibility is essential.

You’ll also:

• Produce recorded segments, features and voiceovers, and assist with production and content across the station.

• Engage listeners through phone calls, social media and promotions.

• Contribute ideas for programming, promotions and audience growth.

• Participate in outside broadcasts, station events and community activities.

• Represent 2NURFM professionally, uphold its trusted reputation and understand its relationship with the University of Newcastle.

• Meet broadcasting legislation, industry codes and station policies.

What you’ll bring

• A minimum of five years’ full-time radio broadcasting experience, including hosting live programs.

• Proven preparation, presentation and audience connection.

• Initiative, reliability, sound judgement and the ability to work independently and within a team.

• The ability to build rapport with listeners, guests and community partners.

• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.

Regional or community radio experience, knowledge of the Australian community broadcasting sector and familiarity with Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter will be well regarded.

University of Newcastle benefits

17% employer superannuation, twenty days annual leave plus applicable leave loading, access to 10 days Life Leave and an additional six University-paid holidays, alongside University employment conditions.

Location: 2NURFM, University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus NSW

Reports to: Content Director / Station Manager

Send your CV, a recent aircheck and a short introduction to:

Todd Sergeant | Program and Content Director

[email protected] · 0418 245 865

Audience: McNair Yellow Squares, 2026 Wave 1, Greater Newcastle.

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