Address- Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
- Full Time, Permanent Role
- Ultimo, Sydney: Convenient CBD location (near Central Station)
- $122K to $148K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund
About the Role
7.30 is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and experienced journalist to join the team as a Producer.
You will identify strong original stories for our program and be responsible for guiding them from initial stages to final delivery - finding ways to tell them in contemporary and visually original ways.
Reporting to the 7.30 Executive Producer, you will:
- Produce excellent current affairs stories covering wide range of subjects.
- Assist in the production of same-day stories, researching talent, conducting interviews, selecting grabs, suggesting and shooting sequences
- Work collaboratively with your colleagues and actively contribute in the team production of long term projects
- Maintain an understanding of current events and issues, monitoring a range of media outlets/sources
- Develop a network of contacts and sources
About You
The successful applicant will have current affairs television producing experience and a keen eye for strong and original content. You will also bring:
- A thorough understanding of contemporary television production techniques for long form broadcast stories.
- Aptitude for sophisticated current affairs television-making skills.
- A strong grasp of political, social and economic issues with good contacts.
- Excellent communication skills. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Sound knowledge or awareness of 7.30 production style.
- Experience working in a cross-platform filing environment and experience in shooting video, are desirable.
For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 50046852 PRODUCER 7.30.pdf
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 Joel Tozer, 7.30 Executive Producer on **********@abc.net.au.
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.
The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/
About ABCNews
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 Four Corners, 7.30, Australian Story, AM, PM, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders, Q&A, ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 13th June 2024.
