News Producer

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

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental leave

Carer’s leave

Salary packaging

Mentoring

Job summary

ABC News Channel in Sydney seeks an early-to-mid career news producer who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, writing scripts, cutting vision, and producing live crosses while identifying interview lines.

You will work with producers and reporters across daily news production, contribute editorial ideas, create news content, mentor newer staff, and help run a smooth newsroom operation. This is a 24/7 rotating roster role.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial experience ideally gained in a TV or radio newsroom.
• Experience writing for broadcast and sound desktop editing skills.
• 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 experience

Broadcast script writing

News judgment under pressure

Tools

Broadcast editing software

Job description

• Salary $77k - $97k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Sydney location
• Ongoing, full-time role

The Role

The ABC News Channel is looking for an early-to-mid career news producer who lives and breathes news and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

On any given day you’ll be across more than a dozen stories writing copy, cutting vision as well as producing live crosses and identifying the news lines in interviews and press conferences.

You will work closely with our team of producers, contributing to daily news production, undertaking a range of editorial and technical tasks, and supporting the smooth operation of the newsroom. This includes contributing to editorial discussions, creating news content, generating story ideas, monitoring news sources, and helping develop and mentor newer staff as required

The Job

• 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.

Position Description:

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About You

You’re a confident and capable news producer with sound editorial judgement and news production skills.

You'll Have

• 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.

What We Can Offer You

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

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, News Channel Chief of Staff, on [e-mail]

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