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Job no: 504733
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Canberra
Categories: Production/Content
- Canberra, Parliament House Location
- Set the daily agenda for the News team
- Permanent, Full time role
- $101K - $110K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund
The Role
Based out of the Parliament House bureau, you'll work closely with the Bureau leadership team to commission and organise reporters and field operators to provide coverage and distinctive content for all network programs and platforms.
The Job
Reporting to the Editor Politics, Canberra Parliament House you will:
- Anticipate national coverage needs across all platforms through close engagement with bureau and national and network teams
- Manage logistics for breaking news coverage to ensure that relevant newsgathering resources are deployed to meet editorial needs across multiple platforms
- Oversee newsgathering processes to ensure output meets ABC Editorial Policy and community expectations
Position Description: 50059535 NEWSGATHERING PRODUCER.pdf
About You
You are an experienced reporter and/or producer with advanced knowledge of news production in a multi-platform environment, including the creation of compelling content for digital, mobile and broadcast platforms and in particular, breaking news.
You'll also be able to demonstrate:
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and time management skills
- Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced news environment
- Experience using audience data for insights and the latest trends in audience behaviour
- Ability to commission content for digital, mobile and social platforms
What we can offer you:
- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
- Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
- Salary packaging.
- ABC Mentoring.
About ABC News
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.
More info:
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au
If you want to know more, please contact David Lipson Editor, Politics CPH via Lipson.David@abc.net.au
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
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Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
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