Senior Program Producer

7 days ago


Albany, Western Australia ABC Full time $88,000 - $105,000 per year
  • Albany, WA

  • Create compelling cross-platform content for ABC audiences

  • Base salary: $88K–$105K + penalties rate + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super

The Role

Join the ABC's Regional WA team in Albany, where you'll play a key role in creating engaging content for local, statewide and national audiences. As a Senior Program Producer, you'll lead in-studio production, contribute to planning and commissioning, coverage of latest news and develop original stories that reflect the diversity of Western Australia's communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative newsroom environment, producing high-quality audio and cross-platform content that resonates with audiences across the country.

The Job

  • Create engaging content primarily for a daily radio program plus for multiple platforms, including digital and social media.

  • Lead in-studio radio production, managing talkback callers and guest interviews.

  • Be across news stories and think of creative ways to cover on radio to promote engagement.

  • Develop fresh content ideas that drive audience engagement.

  • Develop complex local stories that can be shared across ABC teams and platforms.

  • Work with program team to develop original outside broadcasts.

  • Support the Local Emergency Coverage plan and liaise with stakeholders as needed.

  • Source and produce stories that reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of WA and Australia.

  • Build strong relationships with communities across regional WA to uncover relevant and compelling stories aligned with ABC's audience.

Position Description: SENIOR PROGRAM MAKER

About You

You're a skilled and passionate content maker with a strong editorial sense and a deep understanding of your audience.

You'll have:

  • A background in journalism, media or content production, supported by relevant experience.

  • Proven experience creating compelling audio and cross-platform content that connects with audiences.

  • Experience on-air presenting a radio or audio program.

  • Strong editorial judgement and the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly and accurately.

  • A solid understanding of the topics and issues that resonate with regional audiences.

  • A genuine passion for telling stories that reflect the diversity of Australia's communities.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life.

  • A current and valid Driver's Licence is required.

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 John Dobson [Deputy Regional Editor] on

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

Applications Close: 11:55pm, 29th October



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