Sport Commentator & Producer — Rugby, AFL & Cricket

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental and carer's leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Content Maker for Brisbane to craft engaging sport content across radio, digital and social platforms. You will present and produce live to air content for ABC Sport and deliver daily radio updates with strong play-by-play capability in Rugby League.

The role requires excellent storytelling, editorial skill and the ability to build relationships with ABC and external sport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent skills knowledge and experience in program making and advanced editorial skills.
• Develop and make original and engaging audio and cross platform content to engage sports enthusiasts.
• Well-crafted play by play commentary, proficient in Rugby League, (AFL, Cricket or other codes are an advantage)
• Ability to work productively and positively as part of a small supportive and welcoming team.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, fostering relationships within the ABC and with external Sport stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging sport content across radio, digital and social platforms.
• Present and produce live to air content for ABC Sport plus daily radio sports updates.
• Present live commentary for multiple sports including Rugby League, (AFL and Cricket when needed)
• Maintain strategic relationships with the ABC and external Sport stakeholders.

Skills

Play-by-play commentary

Radio production

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent skills knowledge and experience in program making

Job description

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Content Maker for Brisbane to craft engaging sport content across radio, digital and social platforms. You will present and produce live to air content for ABC Sport and deliver daily radio updates with strong play-by-play capability in Rugby League.

The role requires excellent storytelling, editorial skill and the ability to build relationships with ABC and external sport stakeholders.