Operations Specialist (Editor), Canberra

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Canberra; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental leave

Carer's leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking an Operations Specialist (Editor) in Canberra to produce and edit high-quality video, audio and online content for News and Current Affairs. You will craft engaging, audience-focused journalism across politics and current affairs, meeting tight deadlines and guiding junior editors.

You will lead editing across television and digital platforms, staying abreast of industry trends, and ensuring diverse representation in storytelling while

Qualifications

• Extensive News and Current Affairs editing experience with strong operational, technical, and aesthetic expertise.
• Creativity in elevating stories through pace and visual storytelling, especially in longer-form content.
• Deep interest in politics and current affairs, with sound judgement to add depth and context to edits.
• Skilled across all operational duties, including editing, News Exchange, and file-based syndication.
• Calm and effective under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven editorial, creative, and technical judgement, working independently and in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; builds relationships across diverse teams and fosters team spirit.
• Experience managing, training, and developing staff.
• Passionate about telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality News and Current Affairs content for television and digital platforms.
• Bring strong storytelling, pacing and political knowledge to shape engaging stories.
• Meet tight deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
• Stay current with editing technology, industry trends and storytelling techniques.
• Communicate clearly, respond professionally to feedback and support team development.
• Reflect the diversity of the community in story selection and treatment.
• Maintain editing equipment, troubleshoot faults and follow reporting procedures.

Skills

Editing

News & Current Affairs

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Communication

People management

Team collaboration

Editorial judgement

Technical editing

Tools

Editing systems

Job description

• Canberra Location
• Ongoing, full-time position
• Base salary $91K-$109K

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Operations Specialist (Editor) to produce and edit high-quality video, audio and online content. You'll use your editorial instincts to craft engaging, audience-focused journalism across news, politics and current affairs.

The Job

• Edit high-quality News and Current Affairs content for television and digital platforms.
• Bring strong storytelling, pacing and political knowledge to shape engaging stories.
• Meet tight deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
• Stay current with editing technology, industry trends and storytelling techniques.
• Communicate clearly, respond professionally to feedback and support team development.
• Reflect the diversity of the community in story selection and treatment.
• Maintain editing equipment, troubleshoot faults and follow reporting procedures.

Position Description: 50059248 OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (EDITOR).pdf

About You

You'll have:

• Extensive News and Current Affairs editing experience with strong operational, technical, and aesthetic expertise.
• Creativity in elevating stories through pace, structure, and visual storytelling, especially in longer-form content.
• Deep interest in politics and current affairs, with sound judgement to add depth and context to edits.
• Skilled across all operational duties, including editing, News Exchange, and file-based syndication.
• Calm and effective under pressure, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven editorial, creative, and technical judgement, working independently and in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; builds relationships across diverse teams and fosters team spirit.
• Experience managing, training, and developing staff.
• Passionate about telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.

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 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 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.

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 Dan Sweetapple, News Operations Manager, on [e-mail]