Editor, ABC Wide Bay

* Lead a dynamic ABC News bureau
* Bundaberg QLD Location
* Create news stories for the ABC
* Base salary $120K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super

The Role

The ABC is looking for an experienced editorial leader to drive news gathering, community engagement and talent development for the Wide Bay regional bureau.

Based in Bundaberg, the bureau Editor 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. The Editor also manages a satellite bureau in Hervey Bay.

The Wide Bay and Fraser Coast regions are bursting with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With a vibrant coastal community and diverse agricultural industries, it is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia offering a fantastic lifestyle just four hours drive north of Brisbane.

The Job

* Lead editorial planning to create compelling content for video, audio, webb/app and social media, which is relevant and engaging for the defined audience and aligns with ABC strategy.
* Edit and provide constructive feedback to local team to ensure content, for all platforms, meets ABC standards, policies and guidelines.
* Recruit and develop the local team to meet agreed objectives, ensuring appropriate resources are available to deliver reliable and consistent radio programs and news.
* Foster collaboration within the team and more broadly across the ABC to support content development and ensure local stories are shared across platforms.
* Manage Local Emergency Coverage and stakeholder communication.
* Collaborate on community activities and national projects to grow audience engagement.
* Produce stories reflecting Australia’s diverse culture and regions.

Bundaberg QLD 4670

Australian Broadcasting Corporation