Producer, Audio - Podcasts

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Audio Podcast team is seeking a Podcast Producer for the Ladies We Need to Talk Podcast on a part-time basis (Wed, Thu, Fri). The role involves crafting engaging audio with on-air talent and producing social content to meet deadlines.

You will handle rights documentation, collaborate with producers, and focus on the show's target audience of 30–55-year-old Australian women, with in-studio production experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing from script to social content briefs.
• Experience creating digital content for a broad audience.
• Strong editorial judgement with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to reach out to new talent for each story/episode.
• In-studio podcast production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with on-air talent to create distinctive audio content.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer and Supervising Producer to plan, script and edit audio and social content to deadline.
• Ensure rights management obligations and documentation prior to publication.
• Create distinctive social media content to engage current listeners and reach new audiences.

Skills

Outstanding writing

Digital content creation

Editorial judgement

Talent outreach

In-studio production experience

Team collaboration

Passion for podcasts

Job description

• Part time, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Base salary $83Kto $101K (paid on a pro rata basis)

The Role

The ABC Audio Podcast team is looking for a Podcast Producer for the award-winning Ladies We Need to Talk Podcast.

The Role will Include

• Working with on-air talent to create distinctive audio content to engage loyal listeners and increase reach to new audiences.
• Collaborating with the Executive Producer and Supervising Producer to produce, research, plan script and edit audio and social content to deadline and brief.
• Complying with Rights management obligations and documentation prior to podcast publication.
• Creating distinctive social media content that will engage current audiences and reach new audiences.

Position Description: 50064221 PRODUCER BACKFILL OCT 2026.pdf

About You

You are connected to the issues covered in the Ladies We Need to Talk Podcast and are familiar with in-studio podcast production.

You'll Have

• Outstanding writing skills from script writing to briefs for talent to social media content.
• Proven ability to create engaging digital content for a broad audience with a particular focus on the shows target demographic of 30-55year old Australian women.
• Honed editorial skills and judgment with strong attention to detail.
• A heart brave enough to pick up the phone to find new talent for each story/episode.
• Some experience with in-studio podcast production, panel operation skills a distinct advantage.
• Proactive workstyle where you can work both independently and as part of a small team, as well as collaboratively with other teams within the ABC.
• A demonstrated passion for podcast and digital content that speaks to the shows target audience and a curiosity about the issues that are important to them.

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.

The ABC Head Office based in Ultimo in Sydney is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Centrally located in the city, close to public transport, there is a café onsite for employees to enjoy and the nearby aquatic centre and gym offer great rates for employees.

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 Jennifer Gallagher, Recruitment Specialist at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026