News Social Media Sub Editor

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time $101,000 - $110,000 per year

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Job no:
505066

Work type:
Ongoing Full Time

Location:
Various

Categories:
Social Media/ Digital

  • Location: Sydney or Brisbane
  • Base salary $101k - 110k
  • Ongoing, full-time role

The Role
We're looking for a sharp, creative and editorially astute Sub Editor to join ABC News' Social Media team. You'll be someone that can spot typos at a glance, tighten captions in a social-first way, and ensure every post meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and tone. Help us shape the voice of Australia's most trusted news brand on social media.

The Job

  • Sub-edit, fact check and quality control social media content before publication – including captions, video text and graphics
  • Work with leads and specialists to shape and refine the editorial voice on social media to ensure tone, style and storytelling reflect ABC News' values and standards
  • Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and style guide adherence.
  • Ensure all content meets legal and editorial requirements
  • Provide constructive feedback and identify training needs for reporters.
  • Keep staff updated on style guides, editorial policies, and accessibility requirements.
  • Stay informed on language trends and audience expectations.

Position Description:
NEWS SOCIAL MEDIA SUB
About You
You'll have:

  • Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience as a sub-editor in news or digital publishing.
  • Strong communication skills with excellent grammar, style, and editorial judgment and a flair for concise, compelling language.
  • Sound knowledge of ABC editorial policies, defamation, and copyright law.
  • Experience providing feedback, support, and training to content makers.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Khoros, Canva, and Adobe Premiere.
  • Familiar with accessibility and inclusive language standards.

What We Can Offer You

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
  • Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
  • Salary packaging.
  • ABC Mentoring.

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 Rebekah Shearer, Manager News Social Media on
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:
31 Oct :00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
14 Nov :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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