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Job no: 504615
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Darwin
Categories: Production/Content
- Darwin Location
- Create content for ABC Radio Darwin
- Contract role for approximately 12 months
The Role
ABC Radio Darwin is seeking a producer for a 12 month contract who knows how to find a great story and use Radio to share it with an audience.
We’re looking for someone with the tenacity to keep calling until they track down the very best guests, who is creative in how they make stories sound on the radio, and who can engage the audience.
You’ll need good local knowledge, or the capacity to quickly develop it, along with an understanding of what matters to the people of Darwin.
The Job
The role will involve:
- Producing ABC Radio Darwin’s Breakfast Program.
- Preparing distinctive and compelling content for audiences on digital and social.
- Producing the program in-studio, managing talk-back callers and guests.
- Contributing to Emergency Broadcasting as required.
Position Description: 
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About You
We are after a team player. Someone who listens. Someone who takes a creative approach. Someone who can make great radio and do all of that on a slow news day.
We are looking for someone who’s proven they can make a radio show that will reach and keep a broad audience, but also extend that content on digital platforms.
You will also have:
- Accomplished program making and presentation skills, with a proven ability to make original and engaging audio and cross platform content for target audience.
- Accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement.
- A strong interest in and capacity to break news and produce local current affairs content.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds.
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 Robert Blackmore, Content Director on 0416 297 538.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised: AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Central Standard Time
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