Digital Producer

Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

• Be a part of Australia’s national broadcaster
• Permanent full-time position
• Location: Southbank, Brisbane
• Salary circa: $90K – $96K plus nominated super

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/

About ABC News

ABC News is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation’s leading independent news service on television, radio, digital and social media. Our flagship brands and services include Four Corners, 7.30, Australian Story, AM, PM, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders, Q&A, ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.

About the Role

In this role you will provide efficient daily content production to ensure ABC News delivers a consistently high standard of original, creative, and relevant political material. In addition to producing and subbing digital content (text, photos, audio, and video) for News websites using CoreMedia and other production systems. You will also contribute original ideas and angles for digital coverage of metro and state stories and events and take part in editorial meetings as required.

The role will also involve:

• Keeping up to date with advances and developments in the new media industry including current web standards / emerging platforms such as video streaming, social media, and mobile applications.
• Adopting a flexible, collaborative approach within the team. Mentor other members of the team where appropriate. Undertake other editorial duties as required by your manager.
• Generating stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic, and socio-economic diversity of the country.

About You

We are seeking a Digital Producer with digital journalism skills and experience in working in a News environment. You will have a strong understanding of online News, including social media and methods of online content distribution and engagement being key to the role. You have advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.  Your strong time management skills and the ability to work accurately and autonomously to tight deadlines are essential in this role

• A demonstrated track record as a meticulous, fast, and accurate sub-editor able to correct and, where necessary, rewrite copy to the highest standards.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to the needs of the audience and a wide knowledge of national and international News, particularly politics.
• Understanding of cross platform content production and emerging technologies. Experienced and proficient in the use of multimedia editing and production systems.
• General ability to commission online coverage from Broadcast Journalists, working with them to enable the best possible outcome for the audience.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:  503811 – DIGITAL PRODUCER.pdf

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

For further information on this position please contact Bridget Judd, Deputy Digital Editor on 07 3377 5241

Please feel free to contact [email protected] or 02 8333 2348 where you can request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements met wherever possible.

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 27th February 2024.

Advertised: 13 Feb 2024 10:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Feb 2024 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time