Dynamic News Producer: 24/7 Desk Lead & Editorial

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super 15.4%

Paid parental leave

Carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking an early-to-mid career News Producer for the Sydney newsroom. You will write copy, cut vision, produce live crosses, and identify lines in interviews and press conferences to deliver fast-paced bulletins.

You will work with a team of producers, contribute to editorial discussions, mentor newer staff, monitor sources, generate story ideas, and help ensure smooth newsroom operations on a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial experience ideally gained in a TV or radio newsroom.
• Experience writing for broadcast and sound desktop editing skills.
• The ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for News Channel bulletins, programs and on-demand platforms, including writing scripts and editing video.
• Monitor breaking news, maintain strong understanding of current events and develop a broad network of contacts.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters and correspondents and contribute to the training and development of new staff.
• Work across a 24/7 rotating roster.
• Uphold ABC's editorial, safety and workplace policies while actively promoting ABC values.

Skills

Editorial judgment

News production

Ability to work under pressure

Interview breaking

Tools

Broadcast scripting

Video editing basics

Job description

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking an early-to-mid career News Producer for the Sydney newsroom. You will write copy, cut vision, produce live crosses, and identify lines in interviews and press conferences to deliver fast-paced bulletins.

You will work with a team of producers, contribute to editorial discussions, mentor newer staff, monitor sources, generate story ideas, and help ensure smooth newsroom operations on a 24/7 roster.