Digital Editor

Ongoing Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Ongoing, Full Time Role
• Location: Southbank, Brisbane

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About ABC News
is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation's leading independent news service on television, radio, digital and social media. Our flagship brands and services include ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.
About the Role
In this role you will identify story opportunities and lead the delivery of News and information (including breaking News) to audiences on digital platforms as well as broadcast, ensuring a QLD perspective. You will also play a key role in driving the transformation of the Brisbane newsroom to become digital-first. You will manage, lead and mentor a team of digital producers, including performance management (including staff appraisals, goal setting and coaching), recruitment and selection of staff.
The role also involves:

• Commissioning and creating compelling digital-first journalism that is timely, accurate, impartial, impactful, and relevant for audiences which is consistent with ABC Editorial policies and community expectations under broad direction. Commissioning complex digital content and story treatments.
• Maintaining oversight and responsibility for analytics, guiding coverage and providing feedback based on analytics of across all platforms.
• Leading the implementation of the ABC News' Digital strategy in the Brisbane newsroom.
• Maintain budgetary accountability including, staff and facilities to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Maintain oversight of rostering.
• Respond to editorial, technical and production issues to ensure fast, efficient and reliable delivery of News services for local audiences and QLD stories that are of national interest.

About You
We are seeking an outstanding Editor with in-depth knowledge of digital News production, including producing and commissioning visual journalism, social video, graphics and interactive features, digital-first newsgathering, and hands-on experience with content management systems. You will have successful experience in inspiring, developing, and guiding team members; demonstrated experience in effectively managing staff in a team environment.
You will also have:

• Highly advanced knowledge of News production in a multi-platform environment, including producing and commissioning journalism for digital and broadcast platforms as well as methods of content distribution and engagement.
• Ability to exercise substantial editorial and creative autonomy and discretion, making immediate and sound decisions about content requirements under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams to develop and deliver shared editorial priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as resource management skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the workings of government, society, and business, particularly in Queensland.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:
We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).
For further information on this position please contact Michelle Mayman, News Editor on 0428 940 525.
Please feel free to contact or 02 8333 2348 where you can request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements met wherever possible.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 2nd February 2024.
Advertised: 19 Jan 2024 2:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Feb 2024 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time