Digital Editor

5 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time

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Job no:
505037

Work type:
Contract Full Time

Location:
Brisbane

Categories:
Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Lead digital storytelling for ABC News
  • Fixed Term Contract for approximately 13 months
  • Salary: $113k – $123k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super (paid on a pro rata basis)

The Role
ABC News is seeking a Digital Editor to lead the transformation of our Brisbane newsroom into a digital-first, audience-focused operation. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the digital treatment of local content, ensuring our journalism is original, innovative, and timely. You'll play a key role in shaping how Queensland stories are told across digital platforms, while mentoring a talented team of producers and championing ABC values.

The Job

  • Commission and produce engaging digital-first digital journalism that is accurate, impartial, and impactful.
  • Identify and lead coverage of breaking news and key stories with a strong Queensland perspective.
  • Oversee complex digital content creation, including visual and interactive storytelling.
  • Use analytics to guide editorial decisions and provide feedback across platforms.
  • Manage and mentor a team of digital producers, including recruitment, coaching, and performance reviews.
  • Lead the continual digital transformation of the newsroom, embracing new technologies and change initiatives.
  • Maintain budget and roster oversight to ensure efficient resource use.
  • Resolve editorial, technical, and production issues to deliver reliable news services.

Position Description: DIGITAL EDITOR -
About You
You're a strategic and creative newsroom leader with a deep understanding of digital journalism and a passion for telling stories that reflect the diversity of Queensland. You thrive in fast-paced environments, inspire teams, and know how to deliver impactful content across platforms.

You'll Have

  • Extensive experience in digital news production, including newsgathering, visual journalism, social video, and interactive storytelling.
  • A proven track record in leading and mentoring teams, with the ability to manage staff effectively under pressure.
  • Advanced knowledge of multi-platform journalism and audience engagement strategies.
  • Strong editorial judgement and the ability to make sound decisions quickly.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
  • The ability to source and maintain contacts across a broad cross-section of the Australian community.

What We Can Offer You

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
  • Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave
  • Salary packaging options
  • ABC Mentoring and career development opportunities

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 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 

If you want to know more, please contact
Michelle Mayman [QLD Metro Editor]
via

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

For more information on working at the ABC visit

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

Advertised:
20 Oct :00 AM E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close:
03 Nov :55 PM E. Australia Standard Time


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