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Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Launceston
Categories: Production/Content, Presenter/Reporter
- Launceston location
- Create impactful audio content for the ABC
- Base salary $77k - 94k
- Ongoing, full time role
The Role
The ABC is looking for an accomplished program maker to produce and present live local radio programs and multiplatform digital content for ABC Northern Tasmania. You will primarily work on the weekday Breakfast or Drive Programs, and as needed for emergency broadcasting.
The Job
- Provide in-studio radio production support and manage talk-back callers and guests.
- Present live local programs and emergency broadcasts
- Contribute to the implementation of emergency coverage plans and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.
- Create local content that can be shared with other teams across the ABC.
- Engage with local audiences via the ABC Northern Tasmania Facebook page.
- Cross promote other ABC content to increase audience engagement.
- Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
Position Description: PROGRAM MAKER.pdf
About You
- Proficient program making skills with a proven ability to develop and make original and engaging audio and cross-platform content for audiences on radio and audio-on-demand platforms.
- Accomplished live presentation skills
- Editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement.
- A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.
- A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the Northern Tasmanian and broader Australian communities.
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.
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.
If you want to know more, please contact Lisa Stones, Northern Tasmania Editor via email to
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
Advertised: 06 Nov :00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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