Job Description

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- Mackay Location
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- Create news stories for the ABC
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- Base salary $80k - $98k
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- Permanent, full-time role
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The Role

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Are you an experienced radio producer or journalist who loves to create original and engaging content and set the news agenda? ABC Tropical North has an exciting chance for a content maker who can studio produce, to support a presenter to create informative and entertaining radio programs. You will produce compelling stories across multiple platforms, and plan content that resonates with the local audience. This role serves a region including Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, the mining region west to Moranbah and Dysart and agricultural areas south to Sarina and St Lawrence. It is a diverse region, with fishing, snorkelling, rainforests, and tropical islands on your doorstep. The region boasts more than 30 beaches, a thriving arts community and other great lifestyle opportunities.

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This Role Will See You

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- Produce radio programs, including coordinating guest interviews and daily stories
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- Produce and present distinctive and engaging content
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- Create content across a number of platforms including digital, video, social media and radio programs
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- Identify and deliver original regional stories to a local and national audience
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- Develop strong contacts and break stories
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- Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.
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Position Description: 30000945 PRODUCER PRESENTER.pdf

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About You

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You have the necessary content making experience and developing presentation skills to be successful in this role.



You have accomplished editorial skills and a willingness to work in a collaborative way as part of the ABC Tropical North team under the direction of the bureau Editor.

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Does this describe you?

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- You have a thorough understanding of cross-platform content production
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- You're savvy with social media and online content and know how to engage a diverse demographic
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- You have a track record of producing high-quality contemporary radio, with the confidence to present if required
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- You're passionate about local current affairs, social issues, business, technology and culture
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- You have a sound knowledge of the Tropical North region, as well as national and international issues
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What We Can Offer You

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- 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
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- Paid parental and carer's leave.
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- Salary packaging.
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- ABC Mentoring.
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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 [email protected]

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If you want to know more, please contact Danielle Jesser, EDITOR, ABC TROPICAL NORTH on 0421 969 122.

📌 Producer/Presenter - Mackay
🏢 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
📍 Mackay