Radio Program Maker, Launceston

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Launceston; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Launceston, Tasmania, is seeking an accomplished program maker to produce live local radio programs and cross-platform digital content for ABC Northern Tasmania. Presenting skills, or the willingness to develop them, are preferred, with duties including daily program work and emergency broadcasting.

You’ll provide in-studio production support, manage callers and guests, and contribute to emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Proficient program making skills and ability to develop original audio and cross-platform content for radio and on-demand platforms.
• Editorial skills including sourcing and analysing information and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated passion for telling diverse Australian stories.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-studio radio production support and manage talk-back callers and guests.
• Produce live local programs and fill-in presenting and emergency broadcasts when needed.
• Contribute to emergency coverage plans and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Create local content for sharing with other ABC teams.
• Engage with local audiences via ABC Northern Tasmania Facebook page.
• Cross-promote ABC content to increase audience engagement.
• Generate stories reflecting Australia’s diversity.

Skills

Program making

Editorial skills

Storytelling

Cross-platform content

Presenting skills

Job description

• Launceston location
• Create impactful audio content for the ABC
• Permanent, full time role
• Base salary $94K-$101K

The Role

The ABC is looking for an accomplished program maker to produce live local radio programs and multiplatform digital content for ABC Northern Tasmania. Presenting skills or the willingness to develop these skills is preferred. You will work on a variety of daily Programs and as needed for emergency broadcasting.

The Job

• Provide in-studio radio production support and manage talk-back callers and guests.
• Produce live local programs, when needed as a fill-in presenter, and emergency broadcasts
• Contribute to the implementation of emergency coverage plans and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.
• Create local content that can be shared with other teams across the ABC.
• Engage with local audiences via the ABC Northern Tasmania Facebook page.
• Cross promote other ABC content to increase audience engagement.
• Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.

About You

• Proficient program making skills with a proven ability to develop and make original and engaging audio and cross-platform content for audiences on radio and audio-on-demand platforms.
• Accomplished producing skills and a willingness to develop presenting skills.
• Editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement.
• A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.
• A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the Northern Tasmanian and broader Australian communities.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

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.

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 Lisa Stones, Editor, Northern Tasmania via [e-mail].