Producer/Presenter - Mackay

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Mentoring

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Tropical North invites experienced radio producers or journalists to join our Mackay team. You will studio-produce, create original regional stories and plan content across radio and digital platforms for a diverse audience across Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Moranbah, Dysart, Sarina and beyond.

You will coordinate guest interviews, present distinctive content, and develop local contacts while supporting emergency coverage and cross‑platform storytelling

Qualifications

• You have a thorough understanding of cross‑platform content production.
• You are savvy with social media and online content and know how to engage a diverse demographic.
• You have a track record of producing high‑quality contemporary radio, with the confidence to present if required.
• You’re passionate about local current affairs, social issues, business, technology and culture.
• You have a sound knowledge of the Tropical North region, as well as national and international issues.

Responsibilities

• Produce radio programs, including coordinating guest interviews and daily stories.
• Produce and present distinctive and engaging content.
• Create content across a number of platforms including digital, video, social media and radio programs.
• Identify and deliver original regional stories to a local and national audience.
• Develop strong contacts and break stories.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.

Skills

Cross‑platform content

Social media

Radio production

Presentation

Local knowledge

Job description

• Create radio and audio stories for the ABC
• Base salary $80k - $98k
• Permanent, full-time role

• Mackay Location
• Create radio and audio stories for the ABC
• Base salary $80k - $98k
• Permanent, full-time role

The Role

Are you an experienced radio producer or journalist who loves to create original and engaging content and set the news agenda? ABC Tropical North has an exciting opportunity for a content maker who can studio produce, to support a presenter to create informative and entertaining radio programs. You will produce compelling stories across multiple platforms, and plan content that resonates with the local audience. This role serves a region including Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, the mining region west to Moranbah and Dysart and agricultural areas south to Sarina and St Lawrence. It is a diverse region, with fishing, snorkelling, rainforests, and tropical islands on your doorstep. The region boasts more than 30 beaches, a thriving arts community and other great lifestyle opportunities.

This Role Will See You

• Produce radio programs, including coordinating guest interviews and daily stories
• Produce and present distinctive and engaging content
• Create content across a number of platforms including digital, video, social media and radio programs
• Identify and deliver original regional stories to a local and national audience
• Develop strong contacts and break stories
• Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.

Position Description: 30000945 PRODUCER PRESENTER.pdf

About You

You have the necessary content making experience and developing presentation skills to be successful in this role. You have accomplished editorial skills and a willingness to work in a collaborative way as part of the ABC Tropical North team under the direction of the bureau Editor.

Does this describe you?

• You have a thorough understanding of cross-platform content production
• You're savvy with social media and online content and know how to engage a diverse demographic
• You have a track record of producing high-quality contemporary radio, with the confidence to present if required
• You’re passionate about local current affairs, social issues, business, technology and culture
• You have a sound knowledge of the Tropical North region, as well as national and international issues

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's 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 Danielle Jesser, EDITOR, ABC TROPICAL NORTH on 0421 969 122.