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Job no:
505243
Work type:
Contract Full Time
Location:
Various
Categories:
Journalism/Content Making
* Ultimo or Brisbane Location
* Curate the national homepage of ABC News
* 12-month fixed term contract
* Base salary $92K to $110K (paid on a pro rata basis)
The Role
The ABC is looking for a Front-Page Editor to curate engaging content for the ABC News website and app, using your editorial instincts to spotlight what matters most, while building strong relationships across diverse teams.
The Job
* Curate and edit the ABC News front page, showcasing top stories and features.
* Use data and editorial experience to meet audience needs
* Test, refine and optimise front-page placement for mobile, app, and desktop audiences.
* Collaborate across teams to refine presentation and strategy.
* Guide best practices in headlines and story promotion.
* Work with Technology teams to improve audience experience.
* Stay across audience insights, trends, and diversity in storytelling.
Position Description: FRONT PAGE EDITOR
About You
You'll have:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in digital news.
* Strong experience creating engaging, digital-first content across platforms.
* Advanced digital skills, including publishing systems and analytics tools.
* Deep understanding of online news presentation and social media.
* Proven teamwork and composure in fast-paced, breaking news environments.
* Passion for telling diverse Australian stories and maintaining broad community connections.
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.
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If you want to know more, please contact Leigh Tonkin, Editor Publishing via
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
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Advertised:
03 Feb 2026 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
17 Feb :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time