Job no: 505215
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Darwin
Categories: Leadership Production/Content
* Darwin Location
* Strategic and hands on leadership role
* Base salary $120K-$133K
* Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate
The Role
ABC RadioDarwin is seeking a Content Director to lead editorial content and planning across its platforms. Thiskey leadership position will drive and shape station content collaboration and culture.
Reporting to the Local Manager Darwin you will:
* Provide editorial leadership in planning and production to create distinctive and compelling content across all platforms.
* Lead and develop the ABC RadioDarwin team to achieve a shared understanding and commitment to team objectives.
* Identify local content that can be shared across ABC content areas and across the ABC on multiple platforms.
* Manage the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan.
****As this is a senior role - Please read the Position Description before applying.
Position Description: CONTENT
About You
You are passionate about storytelling as well as the energy and creativity of live flow radio. You are able to demonstrate an understanding of the Northern Territory media environment with a commitment to furthering the interests and needs of the community.
You take pride in identifying and developing new approaches to content creation. You also understand how digital and social platforms can reach and engage new audiences. You will bring exceptional editorial skills and judgement a deep understanding of the local audience and experience in leading and developing teams.
You have experience in building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture where diversity is valued. You highly value a happy and productive working environment and have a strong commitment to the welfare of the people around you. As part of a small team you understand the importance of leaning in therefore experience presenting live radio as needed is an advantage.
What we can offer you:
* 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
* Paid parental carers and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
* ABC Mentoring.
About the ABC
The ABC is the nations most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations culture and stories. With over 4000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas we are proud to create curate and deliver high-quality content that informs educates and entertains Australian communities.
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.
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If you want to know more please contact Rob BlackmoreLocal Manager Darwin
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.
Advertised: 15 Jan 2026 2:00 PM AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Feb 2026 11:55 PM AUS Central Standard Time
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
* Compliance Management
* Information Management
* Proofreading
* Social Intelligence
* Content Quality
* Factual Information
* Video Packages
* Conduct Interviews
* Records Management
* Creative Content
* Editorials
* News Stories
* Newsgathering
* Content Reviews
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 120 - 133
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