Editor, ABC New England North West

Australian Broadcasting Corp.; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Tamworth, NSW, is seeking an Editor to lead ABC New England North West. You will set editorial direction, run day-to-day operations and lead a multi-platform team to deliver high-impact regional storytelling.

The role reports to the Regional Editor, with responsibility for people and output, talent development, and engagement with local communities to shape the national conversation. Base salary $129K-$143K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial skills and ability to source/analyse information with reliable judgement.
• Deep understanding or passion for learning about the region and issues of the local audience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, inspiring and developing teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Superior organisational, planning and communication skills; problem solving and prioritising.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team to achieve objectives and foster a high-performance culture.
• Identify local content to share with other ABC state and national teams across platforms.
• Plan and deliver local community activities and national projects to connect with communities.
• Manage Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Multitasking

Editorial judgement

Community insight

Job description

Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Tamworth NSW

• Lead a multi-platform newsroom and shape ABC coverage across New England North West
• Base salary $129K-$143K+ 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
• Ongoing, full-time role

The Role

If you're looking for a fresh, new leadership role that combines editorial vision, operational leadership and deep community impact, let's talk.

We're seeking an Editor to lead ABC New England North West, based in Tamworth, Australia's Country Music Capital.

This is a key leadership role within the ABC, responsible for setting the editorial direction and running the day-to-day operations of the bureau. You'll lead a multi-platform team, drive high-impact regional storytelling and ensure the bureau is deeply connected to the communities it serves.

As Editor, you'll be accountable for both people and output. That means developing talent, strengthening storytelling capability and guiding coverage across breaking news, community interest and distinctive regional storytelling. Reporting to the Regional Editor, you'll play a central role in shaping how the ABC engages audiences across New England North West.

More than just the Country Music Capital, Tamworth is a thriving regional city. Close to some of Australia's best National Parks and with a vibrant cultural scene, you can spend your free time in nature, the theatre or eating and drinking at one of our many fine establishments. You'll be able to build genuine connections in this friendly community and work on stories that shape the national conversation.

The Job

• Lead and develop the team to achieve a shared understanding and commitment to teamobjectives, and to build andmaintaina collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Under broad direction of the Regional Editor,identifylocal content that can be shared with other state and national content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms.
• Manage the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders asrequired.
• Plan and deliver local community activities and national projects to connect with communities and build audience reach and engagement.

Position Description: 50046525 EDITOR ABC NEW ENGLAND NORTH WEST.pdf

About You

You have strong editorial skills, the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement. You'll also be a strong multi-tasker!

You'll have:

• A deep understanding ora passion for learningabout the region and issues of the local audience.
• Demonstratedsignificant experiencein leading,inspiringand developing teams with people from diverse backgrounds working in a collaborative manner with fellow managers and colleagues.
• Superior organisational, planning and communication skills; excellent problem solving,prioritisingand troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional editorial judgement and an understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
• A current and valid driver's licence

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's leave.
• Salary packaging.

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.

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Recruitment Contact:

Aidan Cone - LinkedIn Profile