Senior Producer, News Breakfast

Job no: 504959 Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Melbourne Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content Southbank VIC Location
Create news stories in a fun and inclusive work environment
Join the award-winning ABC News Breakfast team
Fixed term 9-month contract
Base salary $101K to $123K (paid on a pro rata basis) The Role
Do you love news and breakfast?
Well have we got the job for you
ABC News Breakfast is looking for a Senior Producer to help plan and execute agenda-setting conversations that help shape the national discourse.
You will be working closely with the planning and presenting teams for then national broadcaster's flagship breakfast TV program.
We want to foster your creativity to deliver stories of impact and build on your strong editorial background.
Ideas are paramount in this role, so come with plenty
The Job Plan and produce impactful news content for broadcast and digital platforms
Assist with briefing presenters, and securing top-tier talent
Support the program with strong coverage plans
Supervise content production and resolve any issues in a fast-paced, daily news environment
Help drive digital coverage plans that complement the televised rollout
Field produce as required
Monitor news, trends, bring strong contacts, and explore new storytelling methods in an approachable and appropriate way for breakfast audiences
Build relationships with key stakeholders and audiences
Engage with communities to tell relevant stories that matter Position Description:
You'll have: Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
Strong editorial skills across TV, digital and on-demand platforms
Proven ability to plan, produce and deliver accurate, innovative news content in a creative and engaging way for breakfast audiences
Experience with outputting live bulletins, breaking news and rolling coverage is advantageous
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
The ability to deliver creative, engaging, and impactful content in line with ABC News Breakfast's strategies.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of broadcasting in Australia, with a working knowledge of media law
A contacts book that not only delivers top-tier talent, but that also reflects Australia's diversity 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.
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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 Tyson Shine, Executive Producer, ABC News Breakfast 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: 15 Sep 2025 4:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 29 Sep 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time