Editor, ABC Riverina

Job Ref No:
504943

• Wagga Wagga, NSW Location
• Create news stories for the ABC
• Fixed term, full-time position for approx. 24 months
• Base salary $122K -133K p.a. plus 15.4% ABC nominated super

The Role

The ABC is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Editor to lead editorial planning and content production for ABC Riverina across all platforms, ensuring alignment with the ABC's strategy and the News division's objectives. The successful applicant will help shape the public discourse of the Riverina region, by breaking exclusive stories across the ABC's core platforms of audio, video, and online.

The ABC has been part of Australia's national identity for more than 90 years, and our regional teams contribute to the organisation's mission to continue telling the unique and distinctive stories that connect communities and shape the lives of regional, rural and remote areas.

The Job

• Lead editorial planning and produce distinctive, cross‑platform content aligned with ABC strategy.
• Create stories that reflect Australia's cultural and social diversity.
• Build and lead a collaborative, high‑performing team, that respects one another.
• Foster and develop the capacity and skills of both junior and senior content makers in the bureau.
• Identify and share local stories across News and ABC platforms.
• Manage local emergency coverage and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate on community activities and national projects to grow reach and engagement.
• Improve efficiency through flexible staffing, rostering, and resource use.

Position Description: EDITOR, ABC

About You

You'll have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong editorial and leadership skills, sourcing diverse stories aligned with ABC policy.
• Proven experience leading diverse teams collaboratively.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong understanding of local audience needs.
• Commitment to authentic content reflecting cultural, linguistic and Indigenous diversity.
• Ability to build and maintain broad community contacts and passion for storytelling that reflects Australia's diversity.
• Current valid driver's licence

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.

The ABC has been part of Australia's national identity for more than 90 years, and our regional teams contribute to the organisation's mission to continue telling the unique and distinctive stories that connect communities and shape the lives of regional, rural and remote areas.

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.

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If you want to know more, please contact Justine Frazier, Regional Editor NSW via

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Advertised:
29 Aug 2025 4:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:
14 Sep :55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time