A Current Affair Opportunities

Join the Award-Winning Team at A Current Affair Sydney: This is an expression of interest for experienced and creative producers and associate producers. 

At A Current Affair, we produce a vast amount of content every day, covering the most significant and impactful stories around Australia.

As an A Current Affair producer, you'll be responsible for overseeing the production of high-quality journalism which informs, educates and engages our viewers. You'll work closely with reporters, editors, graphic artists and other producers to craft compelling stories which resonate with our audience. 

The day to day would include, but is not limited to:

• Researching and investigating potential stories
• Initiating contact and reaching out to potential talent
• Crafting interview shot lists and conducting interviews
• Collaborating on production concepts and scriptwriting
• Demonstrating strong story judgement and creativity
• Exhibiting outstanding interpersonal skills and proactive qualities

The following are the qualities and skills we are seeking:

• A deep understanding of the news and Current Affairs: You must have a strong comprehension of current events, politics and the news cycle in general. You must be able to identify critical stories and angles which will resonate with viewers.
• Excellent communication skills: You must be able to communicate effectively with the team and convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Attention to detail: You must have a keen eye for detail and spot errors or inconsistencies in content. 
• Strong organisational skills: You must be highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Creative thinking: A Current Affair thinks outside the box and is willing to take risks.
• Ability to work under pressure: You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. 
• Teamwork: We're looking for individuals who share our values of collaboration and teamwork.

At Nine, we offer diverse career pathways spanning digital, television, newspapers and radio. As the largest media company in Australia, we provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and development.

We welcome applications from experience as producers in television, radio, digital, print and social media. If you know how to create great content that connects with audiences, this could be the opportunity for you to extend your knowledge!

We believe in treating each other with respect, kindness and professionalism and we have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Put simply, we're looking for candidates who not only have the skills and experience we're after but who also share our values and positive attitude.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.