Apply nowJob no:505202
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Bundaberg
Categories:Leadership, Production/Content
- Lead a dynamic ABC News bureau
- Bundaberg QLD Location
- Create news stories for the ABC
- Base salary $120K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
The ABC is looking for an experienced editorial leader to drive news gathering, community engagement and talent development for the Wide Bay regional bureau.
Based in Bundaberg, the bureau Editor will lead a team of multi-media journalists and radio program specialists to deliver relevant and compelling news for the local community and news from the Wide Bay region for a national audience. The Editor also manages a satellite bureau in Hervey Bay.
The Wide Bay and Fraser Coast regions are bursting with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With a vibrant coastal community and diverse agricultural industries, it is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia offering a fantastic lifestyle just four hours drive north of Brisbane.
The Job
- Lead editorial planning to create compelling content for video, audio, webb/app and social media, which is relevant and engaging for the defined audience and aligns with ABC strategy.
- Edit and provide constructive feedback to local team to ensure content, for all platforms, meets ABC standards, policies and guidelines.
- Recruit and develop the local team to meet agreed objectives, ensuring appropriate resources are available to deliver reliable and consistent radio programs and news.
- Foster collaboration within the team and more broadly across the ABC to support content development and ensure local stories are shared across platforms.
- Manage Local Emergency Coverage and stakeholder communication.
- Collaborate on community activities and national projects to grow audience engagement.
- Produce stories reflecting Australia’s diverse culture and regions.
Position Description: Â 50046504 EDITOR, ABC WIDE BAY.pdf
About You
- Editorial Expertise: A strong background in journalism with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, fairness and innovation.
- Leadership: Experience in leading and inspiring a team, with the ability to manage multiple projects, remote offices and meet tight deadlines.
- Audience Engagement: Understanding of audience analytics and the ability to tailor content to meet the needs and interests of diverse audiences across different platforms.
- Community Engagement: Deep knowledge of issues impacting regional audiences and skill in building community contacts.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams across other disciplines and departments.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to digital content needs based on audience interaction and the willingness to embrace new challenges.
- Experience with live talk-back radio programs is highly considered.
- Committed to authentic content reflecting Australia’s diversity.
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.
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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.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements
If you want to know more, please contact Francene Norton, Regional Editor, QLD via [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:12 Jan 2026 12:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:25 Jan 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Apply nowJob no:505202
Work type:Ongoing Full Time
Location:Bundaberg
Categories:Leadership, Production/Content
The Role
The ABC is looking for an experienced editorial leader to drive news gathering, community engagement and talent development for the Wide Bay regional bureau.
Based in Bundaberg, the bureau Editor will lead a team of multi-media journalists and radio program specialists to deliver relevant and compelling news for the local community and news from the Wide Bay region for a national audience. The Editor also manages a satellite bureau in Hervey Bay.
The Wide Bay and Fraser Coast regions are bursting with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With a vibrant coastal community and diverse agricultural industries, it is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia offering a fantastic lifestyle just four hours drive north of Brisbane.
The Job
Position Description: Â 50046504 EDITOR, ABC WIDE BAY.pdf
About You
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:Â
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 Francene Norton, Regional Editor, QLD via [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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Position Description:Â Â 30005310 EP RURAL – NORTHERN TERRITORY.pdf
About You
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What we can offer you:
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- Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
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- 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.
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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.
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.
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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:Â Â 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:Â
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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