Researcher / Producer | International Services

ABC Careers; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 94.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is seeking a Researcher/Producer in Brisbane for an approximately seven-month contract. You will research original stories and identify experts and studio talent for business and trade-focused programming, aligning with ABC International strategy.

You will uncover Indo-Pacific business stories, prepare briefs, and collaborate with the digital team to develop content across platforms. Strong editorial judgment and rapid turnaround capabilities are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent skills in business, trade, investment and economics.
• Demonstrated high-level researching and writing abilities for complex programs with fast-turnaround requirements.
• Ability to generate and identify content ideas focused on business and trade targets.
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; ability to build relationships across diverse backgrounds.

Aufgaben

• Research and prep story/program briefs to a high standard under direction.
• Identify in-studio talent with business, trade and export expertise and conduct pre-interviews.
• Plan and coordinate segments while upholding editorial standards.
• Collaborate with ABC International Services digital team for content opportunities.
• Resolve editorial issues independently or with senior producers.

Kenntnisse

Researching and writing

Editorial judgement

Time management

Collaboration

Indo-Pacific understanding

Ausbildung

Business/Economics degree

Jobbeschreibung

• Contract role for approx 7 months
• Base salary $94K to $113K (paid on a pro rata basis)

About the ABC

The ABC is Australia's most trusted and independent source of information, conversation, culture and stories. With more than 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds in more than 60 locations across Australia and overseas, we create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, entertains and connects the nation.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join ABC International Services as a Researcher/Producer in the Corporate Partnerships & Development team. Reporting to the Manager, Screen, International Services, you'll research original stories and segments and identify key experts and studio interview talent for our business and trade program, as well as other productions as required, in line with ABC International strategy.

If you enjoy uncovering business and trade stories and have an interest in the Indo-Pacific, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching and preparing story and program briefs to a high standard under the limited direction of the Manager, Screen and/or Supervising Producer, using a consistently creative and original approach to gathering information, story ideas and leads.
• Bringing a creative, critical and planned approach to gathering and using information from a diverse range of sources.
• Contributing considerably to the planning and coordination of segments and stories while ensuring the program’s high editorial standards.
• Identifying engaging in-studio talent with business, trade and export expertise and conducting pre-interviews that yield high-quality segment briefs and interview questions for the presenter.
• Collaborating with the ABC International Services digital team to identify opportunities for digital and social content.
• Resolving editorial issues independently or in consultation with the Manager, Screen and/or Supervising Producer.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and industry experience in business, trade, investment and economics.
• Demonstrated high-level skills in researching and writing generally complex programs or program segments, while showing considerable editorial judgement for a fast-turnaround production.
• A track record of generating, identifying and suggesting relevant content ideas with a focus on business and trade, along with research relevant to target audiences.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and tasks and deliver to deadlines.
• Advanced communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to foster an open and creative approach to work and share ideas, skills and knowledge across the team.
• An evident interest in and understanding of issues affecting people of the Indo-Pacific, particularly South-East Asia.
• Proven understanding of and passion for sourcing and creating authentic content that represents the broad diversity of the Australian community, including stories that reflect a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and Indigenous communities where editorially relevant.
• Established ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community, communicating effectively and building relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Position Description: 50072602 RESEARCHER PRODUCER.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Jamie Nedved, Recruitment Lead via email [e-mail]

Note: Your application and CV will only be considered if received through the ABC's job application portal.

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