Interview Producer, 7:30

• Contract for approximately 12 months
• Produce interviews for 7:30’s Anchor
• Ultimo, Sydney Location

The Role  

7.30 is seeking a highly motivated and energetic journalist to join the Sydney bureau as an Interview Producer, working with the Presenter.

The Job 

You will produce interviews for the program’s Anchor, including arranging studio and field interviews, preparing research briefs for stories and studio interviews, filming interviews and visual sequences for stories in the field, and chasing key interviews for original and breaking stories.

Working with the Supervising Producer, Interviews, you will also:

• Initiate, chase and secure original studio AND OFF-SITE interviews with a view to breaking news and setting THE NEWS AGENDA.
• Produce content that is relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
• Work with the Presenter on- interviews, coordinate all administrative arrangements, liaise with the director on studio interviews, direct crews on location, book satellites and studios for overseas interviews.

Position Description: 30004659 INTERVIEW PRODUCER.pdf

About You 

You will have excellent journalistic skills and judgement working in a digital news environment and a keen eye for strong and original content. You will also bring:

• Knowledge to actively participate in senior editorial discussions/decision making and high-risk editorial/legal interviews, along with experienced editorial judgment.
• Initiate and chase interesting and agenda setting interviews for the program, and an understanding of television production techniques for long form stories.
• A strong grasp of political, social and economic issues with relevant contacts.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a small team with tight deadlines.

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, or see a position description, please contact Joel Tozer 7.30 Executive Producer via Tozer.Joel@abc.net.au.    

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 22nd September 2024.