Job no: 505131 Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Maroochydore - Sunshine Coast Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content Maroochydore location Base salary $88k - 94k Ongoing, full-time role Work alongside some of the ABC’s most respected journalists The Role This is a key role where you will produce, occasionally present programs for ABC Sunshine Coast and create content for multiple platforms to engage local and national audiences. The Job Provide in-studio production support and manage talk-back callers and guests. Create content across a number of platforms including digital, video, social media, scripts, interviews and radio programs Identify and deliver original regional stories to a local and national audience Develop strong contacts and break stories Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required. Create local content that can be shared with other content teams across the ABC. This role includes shift work. Position Description: 50056090 PROGRAM MAKER.pdf About You To be a success in this role you will have strong program making and presentation skills with a proven ability to develop and make original and engaging audio and cross-platform content for the target audience. You'll have: You have a thorough understanding of cross-platform content production You're savvy with social media and online content and know how to engage a diverse demographic You have a track record of producing and/or presenting high quality contemporary radio You’re passionate about local current affairs, social issues, business, technology and culture You have a sound knowledge of the region, as well as national and international issues Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in January 2026. What we can offer you: 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring. 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 Bianca Clare, Local Editor via clare.bianca@abc.net. 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. LI-DNI Advertised: 05 Dec 2025 8:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time Applications close: 06 Jan 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time