Deputy Metro Editor

• Southbank, Melbourne Location
• Lead, organise and inspire the news team in Melbourne
• Base salary $125K - $138K

The Role

The Melbourne newsroom is seeking a highly motivated and experienced editorial leader to oversee a busy, dedicated team in delivering timely, innovative and original content to audiences on digital, mobile and broadcast platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to connect with diverse audiences and reflect the cultural diversity of the Australian community.

The Job

In this key role you will: 

• Commission and drive the creation of compelling journalism for all platforms that is timely, impactful, accurate and relevant for audiences.
• Lead and oversee the delivery of breaking news to audiences on all platforms, ensuring a local perspective.
• Develop and foster collaboration opportunities within the newsroom and with other teams across the ABC.
• Work closely with both the Metro and Regional News Editor to assist in developing and implementing content strategies and initiatives consistent with overall ABC and ABC News direction.
• Respond to editorial, technical and production issues to ensure fast, efficient and reliable delivery of news services.
• Develop and inspire the team, fostering their growth and nurturing their skills.

Position Description: 50054171 DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR.pdf

About You

You’ll be a clear communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to deliver on the strategic priorities of ABC News.

You will have proven editorial leadership experience and decision-making skills to ensure fast and effective responses to breaking news and a considered approach to news coverage.

You will also have:

• A superior knowledge of news production in a multi-platform environment, including producing and commissioning journalism for digital, mobile and broadcast platforms,
• Ability to exercise substantial editorial and creative autonomy and discretion, making immediate and sound decisions about content requirements under pressure.
• Experience and understanding in using audience data for insights and the latest trends in audience behaviour to influence content creation on both digital and broadcast platforms.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team

If you're ready to shape the news agenda and make a lasting impact on the lives of Victorians, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a team of dedicated professionals at the forefront of Australian journalism.

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

If you want to know more, please contact Sarah Jaensch, Victoria Metro Editor, ABC News via jaensch.sarah@abc.net.au 

For more information about working at the ABC visit: ABC Careers Page

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday 24 November