Job Description
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Base salary $130k – 144k + applicable penalties
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15.4% ABC Nominated Super
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Fixed Term, Full-time contract for approximately 12-months
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The Role
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ABC News is seeking an experienced and innovative Deputy Metro Editor to help lead our NSW Metro newsroom. Working closely with the NSW News Editor, you'll drive editorial decision-making, coordinate breaking news coverage and commission impactful journalism for audiences across digital, mobile and broadcast platforms.
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This leadership role is ideal for an accomplished newsroom professional who thrives in a fast-paced workplace, has exceptional editorial judgement and is passionate about delivering engaging, audience-focused journalism.
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The Job
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Drive editorial decision-making and coordinate newsroom responses to breaking news and major events.
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Commission, produce and oversee high-quality journalism across digital, mobile and broadcast platforms.
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Lead collaboration with ABC News network desks and national teams to deliver comprehensive local and national coverage.
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Use audience insights, analytics and data to inform editorial priorities and content strategies.
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Provide leadership, coaching and feedback to newsroom staff, supporting a high-performing and collaborative culture.
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Exercise editorial control to ensure content is accurate, impartial and aligned with ABC Editorial Policies.
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Assist with newsroom planning, rostering and resource management to meet operational and editorial needs.
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Position Description: ******** DEPUTY METRO EDITOR NSW BACKFILL.pdf
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About You
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You are an experienced editorial leader with a strong track record of producing and commissioning outstanding journalism in a multi-platform news environment.
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You'll have:
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Extensive experience in news production and editorial leadership across digital, mobile and broadcast platforms.
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Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, make sound editorial decisions and drive coverage of breaking news.
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Strong understanding of audience analytics and demonstrated success using data and insights to inform content strategy and editorial decision-making.
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What We Can Offer You
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15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
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Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
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Salary packaging.
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About ABC News
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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.
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More info
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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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To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact
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📌 Deputy Metro Editor, Nsw - Parramatta (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
📍 Sydney