Video Producer/Editor

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Location Flexible (Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane preferred)
• $98K to $119K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund

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.

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About the Role

In this role you will lead teams and reporters in the planning, production, edit and distribution of video content as part of Digital News’ objectives to build and engage our audience.

We’re after a creative and experienced news-maker, who can help our teams to create stories, work efficiently and innovate our storytelling through videos on ABC-owned and third-party platforms.

You’ll have an eye for detail and a passion for generating stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.

You will also:

• Provide editorial and technical direction and feedback for content makers in the planning and production of video content 
• Manage a broad range of complex projects pertaining to video content development within ABC-wide projects.
• Undertake analysis of content performance to inform content initiatives and planning.  

About You

We are seeking a Video Producer/Editor with extensive skills, knowledge, and experience in delivering video content in a News media environment. You will have leadership skills to lead and develop projects, team members and experience in mentoring colleagues. 

You will also have:

• Extensive online and offline editing experience in media, including a highly advanced understanding of the technical requirements when delivering video content.
• Considerable experience in digital content production, including video editing and editing of written content, using a content management system.
• Highly advanced editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement under pressure.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:  503912 - VIDEO PRODUCER EDITOR.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 Tim Gerritsen, Manager, Digital Content & Strategy on *************@abc.net.au

Please feel free to contact *************@abc.net.au or 02 8333 2*** 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.

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, 27th March 2024.