Editorial Leadership Role
Join ABC News as a dynamic leader to oversee content gathering in Wimmera, Mildura-Swan Hill, meeting changing coverage and content requirements across online, radio news and programming, and TV.
The Role
We are seeking a calm and skilled multitasker who can manage competing demands. The successful applicant will oversee and coordinate the daily output of both bureaus in a responsive and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide effective leadership for a whole-of-team approach to content creation for online, broadcast, and social media to engage local, state and national audiences across platforms.
* Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
* Align regional content with ABC News' strategy and audience expectations.
* Actively engage in activities on national projects, with support of the audience content and community partnerships teams.
* Develop and build team capability through appropriate training, coaching and mentoring.
* Offer feedback and leadership to foster a high-performance culture.
* Lead your team during Emergency Broadcasting incidents to provide crucial information to audiences.
Requirements
To be successful in the role you will have:
* A proven track record in a Radio, Digital and/or News content making environment.
* Strong editorial skills in planning, gathering and producing innovative content.
* Effective leadership with superior organisational and communication skills.
* Experience creating agenda setting live radio in a contemporary manner with an audience focus.
About Us
ABC News is Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation. We offer 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 us.