Radio Producer, Canberra

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Canberra is seeking a Program Producer to generate engaging content for ABC Radio Canberra. The successful candidate will develop local stories and support community engagement initiatives, reflecting Australia's diversity. Candidates should have strong editorial skills and relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary of $77k to $94k plus benefits, including superannuation.

Qualifications

• Strong program-making skills with experience in audio and cross-platform content.
• Commitment to creating authentic content representing Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for multiple platforms under the direction of the Content Director.
• Produce distinctive material that connects with local audiences.
• Support the Local Emergency Coverage plan.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Strong editorial skills

Program-making skills

Experience in audio content

Ability to build community contacts

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Apply now 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 Producerand 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.

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

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone [e-mail]

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

Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Dec 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time