• Permanent, full-time position
• Location: Sale, Victoria
• Salary $77K-$94K plus 15.4% nominated ABC super

The Role

The ABC Statewide Mornings program is searching for a highly motivated program maker to produce and present digital stories across regional Victoria. You'll be comfortable behind a microphone and have the tenacity to keep calling until you have the stories you need to light up the audience. The Gippsland-based role is all about creating radio, social and digital content that generates loads of engagement.

Our team is a diverse bunch of creative content makers amplifying stories from across regional Victoria. We would love a bright spark that is keen to be part of the team that is inclusive and creative.

The Job

• Under general direction of the Deputy Regional Editor and in collaboration with colleagues, create content for multiple platforms for local and national audiences.
• Prepare and present distinctive and compelling content that reflects and engages local audiences.
• Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
• Actively engage in community activities on national projects, with support of the audience content and community partnerships teams.

Position description: 504330 - Program Maker.pdf

About You

You'll have a history of developing contacts and breaking news. As a self-starter you will have:

• Program making and presentation skills with a proven ability to develop and make original and engaging audio and cross-platform content for the target audience.
• Detailed understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience.
• Ability to analyse information and exercise judgement
• Ability to use all software and hardware relevant to this role, as well as being aware of emerging technologies.
• Experience working as an integral member of a small team in a deadline driven environment.

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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

If you want to know more, please contact Toni Hetherington, Regional Editor, Victoria via Hetherington.Toni@abc.net.au

Please note: For casuals to be eligible to apply a minimum of one shift must be worked during the advertising period

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 3rd November 2024.