Content Director, 702 Abc Radio Sydney

Description:

Parramatta NSW Location
Full Time, Permanent Role
Base salary $120K
The Role
ABC Radio Sydney is looking for a Content Director to drive editorial planning and content gathering for ABC Sydney across multiple platforms. You will also create content that aligns with ABC strategy. The role is located at the ABC’s brand-new broadcast studios and newsroom in Parramatta Square.
This is an outstanding opportunity to provide editorial leadership to help shape distinctive and compelling content and bring your exceptional understanding of the issues that affect the local audience including across national and statewide programs.
The Job
Provide editorial leadership to create compelling content across all platforms.
Lead and develop the team to achieve shared objectives and foster a collaborative culture.
Drive digital content initiatives to grow audiences across platforms.
Identify local content for sharing across the ABC on multiple platforms.
Manage local emergency coverage and communicate with stakeholders.
Collaborate with teams on community activities and national projects.
Implement initiatives to improve staffing flexibility and resource efficiency.
Position Description: 30000372 CONTENT DIRECTOR.pdf
About You
You'll have:
Tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills and experience in a relevant field.
Outstanding editorial skills with reliable judgement.
Proven experience in leading high-performance teams and mentoring.
Strong understanding of local and national audience interests.
Experience in creating cross-platform content initiatives.
Passion for creating diverse and authentic content reflecting the Australian community.
A current and valid driver's licence
What we can offer you:
15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
Salary packaging.
ABC Mentoring.
About ABC Audio
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 LGBTQA+ 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 Katrina Palmer, Manager ABC Radio Sydney on Palmer.Katrina@abc.NET.au
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure you submit your application through our online portal.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.NET.au/careers
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, 7th April 2025