* Ultimo NSW Location
* Create news stories for the ABC
* Fixed Term contract approx. 7 months
* Base salary $96K to $117K (paid on a pro rata basis)
The Role
The ABC is looking for an experienced Sound Producer to ensure the technical production of long form narrative documentaries for the ABC's flagship investigative podcast Background Briefing.
The Job
* Produce long form audio narratives using strong editing and sound design
* Contribute to program direction, sound, and structure
* Record, edit, and mix diverse audio
* Support studio production and post-production
* Meet tight weekly deadlines
* Collaborate with production teams to maintain quality
* Keep skills and technology knowledge up to date
* Create stories reflecting Australia's diverse communities
About You
* Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
* Experience with radio editing software and digital audio tools (Reaper, Netia, WaveLab desirable)
* Strong audio editing skills, including noise reduction
* Ability to contribute creatively, technically and editorially to Background Briefing
* Knowledge of copyright requirements and rights reporting
* Initiative, problem‐solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
* Strong teamwork skills, including mentoring others
* Passion for telling diverse Australian stories, including Indigenous and multicultural perspectives
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).
About ABC News
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers 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 Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.
More info
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au.
If you want to know more, please contact Fanou Filali, Executive Producer, Background Briefing on filali.fanou@abc.net.au.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
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