Digital Producer, Darwin

• Darwin Location 
• Create compelling digital news for ABC audiences 
• Base salary $84K - $94K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. 
• Working in isolated locations attracts allowances above the base salary rate 

The Role 

ABC News is seeking a Digital Producer to join our Darwin newsroom. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you'll produce engaging digital content for ABC News Online, helping deliver accurate, timely and audience-focused journalism. This role is ideal for a skilled digital journalist with strong writing and sub-editing capabilities who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and is passionate about storytelling across digital platforms. 

The Job 

• Produce and sub-edit digital content, including text, photos, audio and video, for ABC News Online platforms.  
• Write, edit and fact-check stories to ensure the highest standards of accuracy, quality and editorial integrity.  
• Contribute original story ideas and participate in editorial planning and coverage discussions.  
• Collaborate with radio, television and network newsroom teams to deliver strong cross-platform coverage.  
• Monitor breaking news, current affairs and emerging trends to identify compelling story opportunities.  
• Build and maintain networks of contacts and sources to support newsgathering and story development.  

Position Description:  30002277 DIGITAL PRODUCER.pdf  

About You 

You're an experienced digital journalist with strong news judgement, excellent writing skills and a passion for delivering content that engages audiences online. 

You'll have:  

• Demonstrated experience producing and sub-editing high-quality digital news content in a newsroom environment.  
• Strong editorial skills, including the ability to write accurately, work to deadlines and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.  
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to innovative, audience-focused journalism across platforms. 

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 accessibility@abc.net.au 

Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn 

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: 11:55 pm, 31st August at 11:55 pm