Editor, ABC Western Plains

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting organization is looking for an experienced Editor in Dubbo to drive editorial planning and team development. The ideal candidate has significant experience in leading diverse teams and possesses strong editorial judgment. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately $120K - $133K plus benefits including superannuation. Join a trusted organization committed to diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong multi-tasker with superior organizational skills.
• Passion for local audience and understanding issues relevant to them.

Responsibilities

• Drive editorial planning and content gathering for ABC Dubbo.
• Lead and develop the team to achieve shared objectives.
• Manage Local Emergency Coverage plan effectively.
• Plan and conduct community activities to enhance audience engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Editorial judgement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Apply now Job no: 505118
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Dubbo
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

• Regional Dubbo NSW Location
• Create news stories for the ABC
• Base salary Circa $120K - $133k +15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

The Role

Our Dubbo bureau is looking for an Editor to drive editorial planning and content gathering for ABC Dubbo across multiple platforms, to create content that aligns with ABC News objectives. With fresh ideas and a positive outlook, we’re looking for a leader aligned with the ABC’s values; you will:

• Aim High by demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work.
• Deliver Together by building strong relationships across the P&C division to achieve shared goals.
• Think Differently by identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes.
• Take Ownership of your work, ensuring reliability, accountability, and professionalism in everything you do.

The Job

• Lead and develop the team to achieve a shared understanding and commitment to team objectives, and to build and maintain a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Under broad direction of the Regional Editor, identify local 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 as required.
• Plan and deliver local community activities and national projects to connect with communities and build audience reach and engagement.

With strong editorial skills, the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement, you are also a strong multi‑tasker!

About You

You’ll have:

• A passion for learning and understanding the issues of the local audience.
• Demonstrated significant experience in leading, inspiring and 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, prioritising and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional editorial judgement and an understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.

What we can offer you

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation’s most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high‑quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

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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To request recruitment information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact [e-mail]

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.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

Advertised: 20 Nov 2025 10:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Dec 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time