Apply now Job no: 505128 Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Canberra Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content 12 Month fixed term contract Canberra Location Create content for ABC Radio Canberra Base salary $77k – $94k 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation The Role Join ABC Radio Canberra as a Program Producer and create engaging audio and digital content for a local audience. You’ll contribute to distinctive local radio programs, content campaigns, outside broadcasts, and community engagement initiatives that elevate ABC Canberra’s presence and connect with the Canberra community. The Job Create engaging content for multiple platforms under the direction of the Content Director. Produce distinctive material that connects with local audiences. Provide in-studio production support and manage callers and guests. Support the Local Emergency Coverage plan and liaise with stakeholders. Develop local stories for sharing across ABC content teams. Cross-promote ABC content to boost audience engagement. Generate stories that reflect the ACT's cultural, geographic, and socio-economic diversity. Position Description: 30003473 CONTENT MAKER BACKFILL.pdf About You You’re a creative storyteller with strong editorial skills and a passion for connecting with audiences. You’ll have: Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills and experience. Strong program-making skills with experience in audio and cross-platform content. Solid editorial skills, including sourcing and analysing information with sound judgment. Proven ability to build and maintain community contacts. Passion for telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity. Commitment to creating authentic content representing Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity, including Indigenous communities when editorially relevant. 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 Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone via Cone.Aidan@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 Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 10 Dec 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time