Radio Producer, Canberra

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Canberra is seeking a Radio Producer. This role involves creating engaging content for ABC Radio Canberra, producing material that reflects the community's diversity. Candidates should have strong program-making skills, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to connect with local audiences. The position offers a contract with a competitive salary range. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Creative storyteller with strong editorial skills.
• Experience in audio and cross-platform content production.
• Ability to reflect Australia's cultural and linguistic diversity.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for multiple platforms.
• Produce distinctive material that connects with local audiences.
• Develop local stories for sharing across ABC content teams.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Strong program-making skills

Solid editorial skills

Ability to build community contacts

Passion for diversity storytelling

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills

Job description

Radio Producer, Canberra

Job no: 505128

Work type: Contract Full Time

Location: Canberra

Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

• 12 Month fixed term contract
• Canberra Location
• Create content for ABC Radio Canberra
• Base salary $77k - $94k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation

The Role

Join ABC Radio Canberra as a Program Producer and create engaging audio and digital content for a local audience. You'll contribute to distinctive local radio programs, content campaigns, outside broadcasts, and community engagement initiatives that elevate ABC Canberra's presence and connect with the Canberra community.

The Job

• Create engaging content for multiple platforms under the direction of the Content Director.
• Produce distinctive material that connects with local audiences.
• Provide in-studio production support and manage callers and guests.
• Support the Local Emergency Coverage plan and liaise with stakeholders.
• Develop local stories for sharing across ABC content teams.
• Cross‑promote ABC content to boost audience engagement.
• Generate stories that reflect the ACT's cultural, geographic, and socio‑economic diversity.

Position Description:

About You

You're a creative storyteller with strong editorial skills and a passion for connecting with audiences.

You'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills and experience.
• Strong program‑making skills with experience in audio and cross‑platform content.
• Solid editorial skills, including sourcing and analysing information with sound judgment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain community contacts.
• Passion for telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity.
• Commitment to creating authentic content representing Australia's cultural and linguistic diversity, including Indigenous communities when editorially relevant.

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.

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Recruitment Contract:

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

Advertised:

26 Nov 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

10 Dec 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time