Lead, Vertical Video

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time
  • Location Flexible: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne preferred
  • Drive the creation of vertical video content for ABC News
  • Salary $109k-$119k plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund
  • Contract Vacancy for approximately 12 months

The Role  

The ABC is looking for an experienced Vertical Video expert to lead and drive ABC News content creation on owned and third-party platforms. It can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and is a full time, twelve month contract position. 

The Job 

You will: 

  • Work with ABC News teams to develop, produce and distribute best practice vertical video content for owned and third-party platforms, including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and more.
  • Lead a program of work focused on improving vertical video content for ABC News aligned with the Audience-First Strategy, including developing and implementing training sessions, creating and updating workflow guides and reporting on progress.
  • Regularly monitor, analyse and report on social trends and analytics to improve content, increase engagement, and better serve the audience.

Position Description:  50065774 LEAD, VERTICAL VIDEO.pdf


About You 

The role would appeal to a social media native with a sharp editorial focus and creative mind. You must have an excellent understanding of vertical video, emerging social media trends and the ability to spot opportunities for ABC News to grow its third-party reach and engagement. Team leadership skills are a must.

Your other skills and experience will also include:

  • Significant experience in leading and influencing teams to create engaging video content for third-party platforms;
  • Ability to use analytics to hone the approach to content creation on social media platforms to continually improve performance;
  • Highly advanced skills in communication and stakeholder management;
  • Proven ability to exercise substantial editorial and creative autonomy and judgement.

We would love to see your work and ask that you upload your portfolio of work or examples of vertical video published to social media/ digital platforms
 

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: 

We strive to promote an inclusive culture of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you want to know more, please contact Rebekah Shearer, Manager Social Media via Shearer.Rebekah@abc.net.au  



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