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ARN Media

ASX:HT1

Radio broadcaster. KIIS, Gold, and other stations across Australia.

Media1,500 employees
Offshoring Summary
Figures reported in public sources at the dates shown. Current numbers may differ.

Reported Offshore Headcount

85+

reported 1 Apr 2025 — ARN Media cuts 70-100 back-office jobs to offshore — finance, sales su...

Estimated % of Workforce

~5.7%

illustrative — not directly reported by the company

Destination Countries

🇮🇳 India

Financial Context

Market Cap

$317M

Revenue

$345M

Estimated Wage Differential

~$7M/yr

Estimate uses avg AU employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.

In Plain English

  • In 2025, ARN Media was reported to have 85+ offshore contractors and staff.
  • This represents ~5.7% when compared to its current workforce of 1,500 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).

Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.

The Story

  • April 2025ARN Media announced 70-100 back-office jobs would be offshored — finance, sales support, and technology functions. On-air, regional producer, presenter, and journalist roles were not affected. CEO Ciaran Davis: 'We are reshaping our business to invest more deeply in content creation.' [RadioInfo]
  • July 2025Two months after ARN's offshoring announcement, REA Group (also chaired by Hamish McLennan) made similar cuts — 15% of tech developers with jobs shifted to India. The AFR noted McLennan chairs both companies. 'What has The Hammer seen in the mists of Bangalore?' [Australian Financial Review]

All facts sourced from public reporting. No editorial commentary. Click source links to verify.

Other Media Companies That Offshore

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What Public Sources Say

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Additional Sources

NewsARN Media cuts 70-100 back-office jobs to offshore — finance, sales support, technology. Chairman Hamish McLennan.1 Apr 2025

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