ARN Media

Financial Context

Estimate uses avg AU cost of $110,000+/yr (salary only, excluding super, office, recruitment) 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.