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Deputy Digital Editor

Apply nowJob no:505203
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Melbourne
Categories:Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital

  • Southbank, Melbourne Location
  • Oversee and lead daily content production for ABC News Online
  • Base salary $101K-$110K

The Role

We are looking for a Deputy Digital Editor in the Melbourne newsroom who will work closely with the Digital Editor to shape and deliver coverage of major events and big stories.

You’ll work with reporters to bring their story ideas to a large online audience – and prepare and sub-edit digital content including text, photos, audio, and video for the ABC website.

Reporting to the Digital Editor you will be responsible for helping manage a dedicated team of digital and social media producers. You’ll research, prepare and refine stories to meet ABC News’s editorial requirements including subbing and editing legally and editorially complex features.

Position Description: 30004870 DEPUTY DIGITAL EDITOR.pdf

About You

You’re a storyteller with proven experience in digital sub editing and production, ideally with a background in reporting on issues that affect the Victorian community.  You will also possess a solid understanding of digital audience trends, audience analytics and emerging platforms, with experience in using social media platforms to source and verify content.

Your success in this role will also be dependent on your ability to demonstrate;

  • Experience with, and an advanced understanding of, digital news publishing systems, including CoreMedia.
  • Advanced communication techniques and a strong focus on teamwork.
  • A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

What we can offer you:

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
  • Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
  • Salary packaging.
  • ABC Mentoring.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation’s most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contact Kate Higgins, Digital Editor, ABC News Victoria, on [email protected].

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:14 Jan 2026 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:27 Jan 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Apply nowJob no:505203
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Melbourne
Categories:Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital

The Role

We are looking for a Deputy Digital Editor in the Melbourne newsroom who will work closely with the Digital Editor to shape and deliver coverage of major events and big stories.

You’ll work with reporters to bring their story ideas to a large online audience – and prepare and sub-edit digital content including text, photos, audio, and video for the ABC website.

Reporting to the Digital Editor you will be responsible for helping manage a dedicated team of digital and social media producers. You’ll research, prepare and refine stories to meet ABC News’s editorial requirements including subbing and editing legally and editorially complex features.

Position Description: 30004870 DEPUTY DIGITAL EDITOR.pdf

About You

You’re a storyteller with proven experience in digital sub editing and production, ideally with a background in reporting on issues that affect the Victorian community.  You will also possess a solid understanding of digital audience trends, audience analytics and emerging platforms, with experience in using social media platforms to source and verify content.

Your success in this role will also be dependent on your ability to demonstrate;

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

What we can offer you:

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation’s most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contact Kate Higgins, Digital Editor, ABC News Victoria, on [email protected].

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.

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Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Darwin
Categories:Presenter/Reporter

  • Darwin location
  • Salary $113k – $123k
  • Ongoing, full-time role
  • Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate 

The Role 

The ABC is looking for a Digital Editor to lead and elevate our digital journalism in the Northern Territory. This role plays a central part in transforming the Darwin newsroom into a digital-first operation, delivering breaking, original and compelling content to audiences across digital platforms.

Based in the Darwin newsroom, you’ll work closely with our NT News Editor and an experienced editorial team committed to serving diverse local audiences.

The Job 

  • Commission and create engaging, mobile-first digital journalism that is timely, accurate and impactful.
  • Identify and drive digital coverage opportunities, including breaking news, with a strong NT perspective.
  • Lead a team of digital producers, providing mentoring, training, performance guidance and editorial direction.
  • Oversee digital analytics to inform coverage decisions and support continuous improvement.
  • Implement ABC News’ Digital Strategy within the Darwin newsroom.
  • Manage digital team rostering, workflows and collaboration across local and network teams.
  • Play a key role in digital transformation and change initiatives, including technology adoption.
  • Model ABC values and ensure compliance with safety, policy and editorial standards.

Position Description:Download File 30004334 DARWIN DIGITAL EDITOR.pdf

About You 

You’re a digital news leader with a passion for creating audience-focused journalism and developing high-performing teams.

You’ll have:  

  • Specialist experience in digital news production, including mobile-first storytelling, social video, graphics and visual journalism.
  • Proven success managing, guiding and inspiring editorial staff in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong knowledge of multiplatform news production and digital content distribution.

What we can offer you:

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
  • Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
  • Salary packaging.
  • ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News 

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 [email protected]

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn

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:02 Mar 2026 8:00 AM AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close:16 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Central Standard Time

Apply nowJob no:505309
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Darwin
Categories:Presenter/Reporter

The Role 

The ABC is looking for a Digital Editor to lead and elevate our digital journalism in the Northern Territory. This role plays a central part in transforming the Darwin newsroom into a digital-first operation, delivering breaking, original and compelling content to audiences across digital platforms.

Based in the Darwin newsroom, you’ll work closely with our NT News Editor and an experienced editorial team committed to serving diverse local audiences.

The Job 

Position Description:Download File 30004334 DARWIN DIGITAL EDITOR.pdf

About You 

You’re a digital news leader with a passion for creating audience-focused journalism and developing high-performing teams.

You’ll have:  

What we can offer you:

About ABC News 

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 [email protected]

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn

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.

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Apply nowJob no:505015
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Darwin
Categories:Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

  • Darwin Location
  • Gather content for rural coverage in the NT
  • Base salary $101K – 123K + 
  • Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate

The Role

The NT team are seeking an Executive Producer to lead editorial planning and content gathering for the ABC’s rural coverage in Northern Territory. In this role you will create content that aligns with ABC strategy and supports the achievement of team’s objectives.

The Job

Reporting to the Northern Territory Editor, in this key role you will:

  • Produce (and present as required) the Northern Territory Country Hour radio program.
  • Provide editorial leadership in planning and production to create distinctive and compelling rural content for multiple platforms.
  • Work collaboratively with Editors and their Rural Reporters across Northern Territory to produce strong rural content for multiple platforms.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required.

Position Description:  30005310 EP RURAL – NORTHERN TERRITORY.pdf

About You

With advanced editorial skills, demonstrated knowledge of rural areas together with experience in guiding and developing content makers to create distinctive and compelling, multi-platform content, you will bring relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated significant equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

What we can offer you:

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
  • Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
  • Salary packaging.
  • ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contact Ryan Liddle, Local Editor Alice Springs & Katherine via [email protected]

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the 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, Sunday 26th October

Advertised:06 Oct 2025 9:00 AM AUS Central Standard Time
Applications close:26 Oct 2025 11:55 PM AUS Central Standard Time

Apply nowJob no:505015
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Darwin
Categories:Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content

The Role

The NT team are seeking an Executive Producer to lead editorial planning and content gathering for the ABC’s rural coverage in Northern Territory. In this role you will create content that aligns with ABC strategy and supports the achievement of team’s objectives.

The Job

Reporting to the Northern Territory Editor, in this key role you will:

Position Description:  30005310 EP RURAL – NORTHERN TERRITORY.pdf

About You

With advanced editorial skills, demonstrated knowledge of rural areas together with experience in guiding and developing content makers to create distinctive and compelling, multi-platform content, you will bring relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated significant equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

What we can offer you:

About ABC News

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contact Ryan Liddle, Local Editor Alice Springs & Katherine via [email protected]

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the 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, Sunday 26th October

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