Digital Producer, News, Darwin

4 weeks ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

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Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Darwin
Categories: Production/Content

  • Darwin Location
  • Create digital stories for the ABC News website
  • Contract vacancy for approximately 8 months

The Role

We are seeking an energetic, proactive Digital Producer with excellent attention to detail, to provide efficient and innovative daily content for the ABC News website. You will be responsible for producing and sub editing digital content for news websites using CoreMedia and other production systems.

The Job

Under the direction of the Digital Editor you will also:

  • Write and check stories for factual and style errors/inconsistencies.
  • Liaise with newsroom colleagues from TV and radio and the online central editorial team covering territory wide stories.
  • Contribute ideas for digital coverage of territory wide stories and events and take part in editorial meetings as required.
  • Maintain an understanding of current events and issues, monitoring a wide range of media outlets/sources.
  • Develop and foster a network of contacts and sources.
  • Ensure appropriate coverage of stories from the Northern Territory.

About You

Using your Digital journalism skills and experience of working in a news environment and strong understanding of online news and social media, you will have sound methods of online content distribution and engagement. You will also have:

  • A demonstrated track record as a meticulous, fast and accurate sub-editor able to correct and, where necessary, rewrite copy to the highest standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
  • A wide range of knowledge of local, national and international news issues with a strong understanding of and commitment to the needs of the audience.
  • Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work accurately and autonomously to tight deadlines are essential.

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 LGBTQA+ 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 accessibility@abc.net.au

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

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Advertised: 25 Mar 2025 2:00 PM AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Apr 2025 11:55 PM AUS Central Standard Time
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