Radio Program Maker: Live Local Content in Launceston

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

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Launceston is seeking 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 handle in-studio production, manage talk-back callers, fill-in as presenter, and contribute to emergency broadcasting with a focus on reflecting Australia’s diversity and engaging local audiences.

Qualifications

• Proficient program making skills with ability to develop original and engaging audio and cross-platform content for radio and on-demand platforms.
• Accomplished producing skills and willingness to develop presenting skills.
• Editorial skills including sourcing and analysing information and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated passion for telling stories reflecting Australia’s diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-studio radio production support and manage talk-back callers and guests.
• Produce live local programs, and fill-in as presenter, and emergency broadcasts as needed.
• Contribute to emergency coverage plans and communicate with stakeholders.
• Create local content for sharing with other ABC teams.
• Engage with local audiences via the ABC Northern Tasmania Facebook page.
• Cross-promote other ABC content to increase audience engagement.
• Generate stories relevant to Australians and diverse communities.

Skills

Program making

Producing skills

Editorial skills

Storytelling

Job description

Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Launceston is seeking 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 handle in-studio production, manage talk-back callers, fill-in as presenter, and contribute to emergency broadcasting with a focus on reflecting Australia’s diversity and engaging local audiences.