Journalist - Newsgathering Producer (Chief of Staff)

The Role

Do you love the buzz of a daily newsroom and have great story ideas and excellent organisational skills? Now is the time to join one of the ABC’s biggest and busiest newsrooms. ABC News is seeking to appoint a Newsgathering Producer (Chief of Staff) who will strategically drive the daily commissioning and management of impactful and distinctive content for all platforms. You'll typically serve as morning Newsgathering Producer to help run the newsroom and set the daily agenda for our hard working and dedicated news team.

The Job

You will:

• Set the daily news agenda for ABC News in Victoria, using strong editorial judgment to assess news requirements, commission daily stories and assign reporters and field operators
• Work with the Vic News Metro & Regional leadership teams
• Manage logistics for breaking news coverage
• Help deliver multiplatform coverage plans for big or significant stories.
• Ensure output meets ABC Editorial Policy and community expectations.

Position Description:  30001764 JOURNALIST NEWSGATHERING PRODUCER (CHIEF OF STAFF).pdf

About You

You are an experienced journalist, editor or producer with advanced knowledge of news production in a multi-platform environment, including the creation of content for digital, mobile and broadcast platforms and in particular, breaking news.

You'll also be able to demonstrate:

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Proven experience leading a team in a fast paced-news environment
• Experience using audience data for insights and the latest trends in audience behaviour
• Ability to commission content for digital, mobile and social platforms
• Excellent understanding on newsroom production workflows

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.

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

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Monique Hore, Deputy Editor, ABC News Victoria via hore.monique@abc.net.au 

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

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

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Sunday 5 January