Production Coordinator, Ultimo

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

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Production Coordinator to join the Digital & National News team on a nine-month contract in Sydney. Reporting to the Production Lead, you will provide administrative and production coordination to keep the newsroom running smoothly.

You will handle rostering, travel logistics, onboarding for short-term staff, time recording, contracts and invoicing, while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers in

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in rostering, scheduling, and time & attendance management.
• Sound knowledge of financial and administrative processes.
• Ability to identify, analyse and resolve operational issues bringing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Lead, Business Lead and Editors in day-to-day newsroom operations.
• Coordinate crew bookings and diary management across teams.
• Coordinate onboarding for short-term contracts, casuals and independent contractors.
• Coordinate rostering and time recording to align with needs.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and costings.
• Process invoices, procurement, expense reconciliations and costings.
• Assist production planning and logistics for news coverage and projects.
• Support staff onboarding and system access.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Job description

• Support the newsroom that powers Australia's most trusted news coverage
• Base salary $80K - $98K (pro rata) + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Approximately 9-month contract, full-time role

• Ultimo Location
• Support the newsroom that powers Australia's most trusted news coverage
• Base salary $80K - $98K (pro rata) + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Approximately 9-month contract, full-time role

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Production Coordinator to join the Digital & National News team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Production Lead, Digital & National News, you'll provide administrative and production coordination that keeps the National Newsroom running smoothly. Supporting administrative, rostering, travel and resourcing processes so teams can deliver timely, high-quality journalism. This is a fast-paced newsroom environment, and you'll need to be comfortable responding to shifting priorities, including during breaking news.

The Job

• Support the Production Lead, Business Lead and Editors in the effective day-to-day running of the newsroom
• Coordinate crew bookings and diary management across teams
• Coordinate onboarding for short-term contracts, casuals and independent contractors in line with ABC policy
• Coordinate rostering and time recording, keeping resourcing aligned with divisional and departmental needs
• Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including costings and logistics; and assist the Production Lead with International travel bookings.
• Perform rostering and time recording functions, resolving roster-related queries and exceptions
• Assist with financial and administrative processes, including timely processing of invoices, procurement, expense reconciliations and costings.
• Assist with production planning and logistics for news coverage and projects
• Support staff onboarding, system access and general workflow guidance
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers

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About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Strong administrative, organisational and coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of financial and administrative processes, including ABC systems.
• Experience in rostering, scheduling, and time and attendance management, with strong knowledge of related systems and processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including within fast-paced newsroom environments.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to identify, analyse and resolve operational issues to improve processes and efficiencies.

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.

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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.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers