Presenter/ Producer

• Ultimo location
• Full-time contract for approximately 12 months
• Create content for the ABC Indigenous Instagram, TikTok, YouTube accounts
• Salary $88K - $105K (depending on experience)

Collaborating with ABC teams and each other, you will:

• Pitch and publish stories relevant for First Nations and young Australians at a regular cadence.
• Create regular vertical videos
• Develop and host original pilots on social and third-party platforms
• Receive mentorship from industry leaders
• Meet our Screen commissioners and be put forward for relevant broadcast opportunities

This call-out, from the ABC Screen Division, builds upon the 2024 Creator Program which saw renowned Australian creators make their ABC TV debuts, develop digital series, receive mentorship, and host ABC podcasts. Their content achieved over 120 million views from young Australians.

With Gen Alpha, Gen Z and millennials increasingly consuming content on social platforms, we are opening up pathways for the next generation of storytellers to join the ABC and work across our key genre areas.

Browse some of the content the Creator Program has commissioned:

• Aslan Pahari's explainers on history, religion and geography, including his YouTube video on the Siege of Mecca (and his upcoming podcast).
• Science, economics and engineering with Maddie Massy, Julian O'Shea, Lena Tuck with Dr Karl, Sharath Mahendran and Janice Fung.
• Comedy and reports covering arts, culture, events, and Australian stories and perspectives from Tom Ford, Lena Tuck and Tom Forrest
• Art History explainers with Mary McGillivray
• First Nations history, stories and culture with Manuel Pamkal and Tom Forrest (in partnership with ABC Indigenous)

We are targeting applicants who have already started their creator journey, building key digital skills and an audience profile. To be competitive, you will have:

• Over 10k followers/subscribers on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube;
• Created three vertical videos with over 100k views or three horizontal videos with over 50k views, whether independently, for employers, or in collaboration with others; and
• Skills and hands on experience aligned to the role, including the ability to shoot and edit video (see attached position description for the full assessment criteria PRESENTER PRODUCER

To express interest, complete the online application form, upload your resume and a cover letter which should include links to your accounts and a brief statement explaining why you should be part of the ABC Creator Program.

Please note that adherence to the ABC's editorial policies and public comment guidelines is expected while working with us. This includes limitations on commercial brand partnerships. You will be based in Australia with the right to work.

Areas of focus include:

• First Nations
• Specialist and factual – like history, geography, policy, science, religion, technology, engineering, health, philosophy, and explainers
• Arts, culture, music and entertainment
• Kids and tweens
• Australian stories

The ABC's a great place to work; we provide various opportunities for Indigenous staff, including attending the national Indigenous staff conference, activities during NAIDOC week, regular networking events and mentoring support.

You'll have a friendly and supportive environment to learn and grow in, with a vibrant, dynamic and cohesive team and a manager who will help you with any questions and give you regular opportunities to talk about your progress. You'll also have access to a network of Indigenous staff and support from the ABC's Lead, Indigenous Employment and Diversity.

For more information, please contact Daniel Ahern, Creator Program Lead in Screen, via

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Wednesday 22 October

This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting our commitment to the ABC's Reconciliation Action Plan, ABC Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.