Producer, News Channel

The Role

ABC News Channel is your continuous, commercial-free source of major breaking stories from around Australia and the world where we set the news agenda and help shape the national debate. The News Channel is at the very cutting edge of the on-demand transformation which means you’ll have the opportunity to learn, experiment and build the skills to future proof your career.

We are looking for a producer who lives and breathes the news and is across everything from politics to sport, current affairs, pop culture, business and finance news as well as the ever-changing geo-political landscape.

As a producer you will write copy, edit vision, produce live crosses, select and build segments as well as contribute to the editorial discussion.

The Job

Each day you will assist with:

• Production of News Channel bulletins, programs and content for digital platforms
• Write stories, reporter and guest intros, teases, headlines and news updates
• Produce live crosses, graphics, as lives and all manner of news content
• Select and edit vison, sound bites, and long form interviews to help tell a story
• Any additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities

Position Description:  50059073 PRODUCER.pdf

About You

You are someone who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment, is willing to experiment and innovate how we connect audiences and has the ability to seamlessly switch between hard news and those lighter stories that people talk about and share.

You'll have:

• 2-5 years of experience in a newsroom
• Sound knowledge and interest in news, politics, sport, current events and popular culture
• Understanding of the technical and logistic challenges of television news production
• High level communication and time management skills
• An ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
• A willingness to listen, learn and apply constructive feedback

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 Reed Robinson, Chief of Staff on Robinson.Reed@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, Thursday 28th November