Editor, ABC North QLD

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Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Townsville
Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

- Join Australia's most trusted media organisation

- Lead a dynamic ABC Regional News bureau

- Fixed Term Contract for approximately 9 months

- Base salary $120K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super (paid on a pro rata basis)

The Role

The ABC is looking for an experienced editorial leader for a contract for nine months, to drive news gathering, community engagement and talent development for the Townsville-based regional bureau. With fresh ideas and a positive outlook, we're looking for a leader aligned with the ABC's values; aim high, take ownership, deliver together and think differently. The bureau Editor will lead a team of multi-media journalists and radio program specialists to deliver relevant and compelling news for the local community and news from the North Queensland region for a national audience.

The Job

- Lead editorial planning to create compelling content for video, audio, web/app and social media, which is relevant and engaging for the defined audience and aligns with ABC strategy.

- Edit and provide constructive feedback to local team to ensure content, for all platforms, meets ABC standards, policies and guidelines.

- Recruit and develop the local team to meet agreed objectives, ensuring appropriate resources are available to deliver reliable and consistent radio programs and news.

- Foster collaboration within the team and more broadly across the ABC to support content development and ensure local stories are shared across platforms.

- Manage Local Emergency Coverage and stakeholder communication.

- Collaborate on community activities and national projects to grow audience engagement.

- Produce stories reflecting Australia’s diverse culture and regions.

You have the confidence to apply your outstanding editorial and leadership skills to multi-task and make decisions under pressure. You are looking to invigorate your career and make a difference in a regional location.

You’ll have:

- Editorial Expertise: A strong background in journalism with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, fairness and innovation.

- Leadership: Experience in leading and inspiring a team, with the ability to manage multiple projects, remote offices and meet tight deadlines.

- Audience Engagement: Understanding of audience analytics and the ability to tailor content to meet the needs and interests of diverse audiences across different platforms.

- Community Engagement: Deep knowledge of issues impacting regional audiences and skill in building community contacts.

- Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams across other disciplines and departments.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to digital content needs based on audience interaction and the willingness to embrace new challenges.

- Experience with live talk‑back radio programs is highly considered.

- Committed to authentic content reflecting Australia’s diversity.

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.

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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 accessibility@abc.net.au.

If you want to know more, please contact Sue McVay, Regional Editor QLD via McVay.Sue@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: 14 Oct 2025 10:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time

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