Editorial Lead - Wide Bay Region
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Editorial Lead to drive news gathering, community engagement, and talent development for our Wide Bay regional bureau. Based in Bundaberg, you will lead a team of multi-media journalists and radio program specialists to deliver relevant and compelling news for the local community and news from the Wide Bay region for a national audience.
* Lead editorial planning to create engaging content for various platforms, aligning with our strategic objectives.
* Edit and provide constructive feedback to your team to ensure content meets our standards, policies, and guidelines.
* Recruit and develop a high-performing team to meet agreed objectives, ensuring they have the necessary resources to deliver quality programs and news.
* Foster collaboration within the team and across the organization to support content development and share local stories across platforms.
This role requires someone with a strong background in journalism, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to digital content needs based on audience interaction. Experience with live talk-back radio programs is highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive editorial planning to create engaging content for video, audio, web/app, and social media.
* Edit and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure content meets ABC standards.
* Recruit and develop a high-performing team to meet agreed objectives.
* Foster collaboration within the team and across the organization.
What We Offer:
* 15.4% ABC nominated superannuation.
* Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave.
* Salary packaging.
About Us:
We offer a collaborative and supportive workplace that provides opportunities for career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Join us and contribute to quality journalism, powerful investigations, and outstanding production that makes a positive impact on the national conversation.