Interview Producer

ABC Careers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Sydney is seeking an experienced interview producer to join the editorial team, lining up key interviews with newsmakers and contributing story ideas for TV and digital platforms.

You will coordinate guest bookings for the News Channel, work under the Supervising Producer, Interviews, research and plan interviews, write briefs, and help plan cross‑platform coverage while building strong contacts across the Australian community.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills.
• Proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.
• Accomplished ability to research and plan interviews as well as book guests and conduct pre-interviews.
• Excellent ability to write news copy, interview briefs and generate dynamic ideas for enhancing News coverage.
• Accomplished organisational and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Experience with desktop editing and the ability to rapidly acquire the technical skills required for TV news production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book interviews and guests for News Channel’s continuous coverage, from one-on-one to panel discussions.
• Coordinate guest bookings and interviews to be broadcast on the ABC News Channel and digital platforms.
• Assist in coordinating studio and satellite bookings across ABC in collaboration with International and Planning desks.
• Generate, suggest and develop story ideas for television and digital, engaging a multi‑platform audience.
• Liaise with colleagues across ABC to plan and produce content of common interest.
• Monitor a wide range of media outlets to understand current events and issues.
• Generate stories that reflect the diversity of Australians.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications

Contact network

Interview planning

News copy writing

Organisational skills

Desktop editing

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Editorial workflow tools

Job description

• Sydney location


• Base salary $87k – $106k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation


• Contracted role for approximately 9 months, full-time hours

The Role

We are seeking an experienced interview producer to play a key role in the editorial team, suggesting story, segment and interview ideas as well as lining up key interviews with newsmakers.

The Job

• Coordinate and book interviews and guests as part of News Channel’s continuous news coverage for everything from one-on-one interviews to panel discussions with multiple contributors; as well as contact and source interviews with witnesses to breaking news events when the channel switches to rolling coverage.


• Working under the general direction of the on shift Supervising Producer and Supervising Producer, Interviews, this position requires a good contact book and sound editorial judgment and will see you coordinate guest bookings and interviews to be broadcast on the ABC News Channel and digital platforms.


• Assist in coordinating logistics for studio and satellite bookings, while working in collaboration with other areas throughout the ABC including the International and Planning desks.


• Generate, suggest and develop story and segment ideas not only for television but to also engage a digital, multi-platform audience in line with ABC Editorial Policies.


• Liaise with colleagues in other areas across the ABC to plan and produce news content of common interest to ABC News Channel and other outlets.


• Monitor a wide range of media outlets and sources to develop a strong understanding of current events and issues.


• Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural,geographicand socio-economic diversity of the country.

Position Description: 50042556 INTERVIEW PRODUCER BACKFILL OCT 2026.pdf

About You

We are seeking an experienced, versatile and curious journalist with broadcast experience. You will be a collaborative team player with a strong commitment to news, and highly developed communication and relationship‑building skills.

You’ll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.


• A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.


• Accomplished ability to research and plan interviews as well as book guests and conduct pre-interviews.


• Excellent ability to write news copy, interview briefs and generate dynamic ideas for enhancing News coverage through interviews and guests.


• Accomplished organisational and communication skills along with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.


• Experiencewithdesktop editing and the ability to rapidly acquire the technical skills required forTV news production; a creative approach and an interest in the digital news environment.

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.

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

If you want to know more, please contact Reed Robinson,Chief of Staff News Channel on [e-mail].

Applications Close: Tuesday 10th November at 11:55pm