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Job no: 504976
Work type: Contract Part Time
Location: Bundaberg
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content
- Bundaberg Location
- Create news stories for the ABC
- Fixed term, part-time contract for 5-months
- Base salary $72K to $90K (on a pro-rata basis)
The Role
Are you a motivated and multi-skilled content creator? Do you have a passion for breaking news, telling local stories and sharing conversations on radio and digital platforms? ABC Wide Bay is on the hunt for a Producer to join the local team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Producer to produce programs and create original and distinctive content.
Join the ABC Wide Bay team located in Bundaberg. The Wide Bay and Fraser Coast regions are bursting with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With a vibrant coastal community and diverse agricultural industries, it is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and includes the major centres of Gympie, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Bundaberg. It is also the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, sits on the doorstep to K'gari (Fraser Island) and takes in the small towns of the inland Burnett.
The Job
- Create content for multiple platforms to reach diverse audiences.
- Support production, callers, and guests.
- Assist with emergency coverage and stakeholder communication.
- Share and cross-promote ABC content.
- Produce stories reflecting Australia’s diversity.
- Engage with communities to tell relevant stories.
Position Description: 
50009244 BACKFILL PRODUCER 2025.pdf
About You
You'll have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Strong skills in creating original, engaging audio and cross-platform content.
- Solid editorial judgment, information analysis, and decision-making in fast-paced news.
- Ability to create authentic content representing Australia’s cultural and Indigenous diversity.
- Ongoing passion for stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.
- Proven ability to build and maintain community contacts.
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.
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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 Chrissy Arthur, Deputy Regional Editor via arthur.chrissy@abc.net.au
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
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