Radio National Content Director
Job no: 504468
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Leadership, Production/Content, Projects, Strategy & Planning
Location Flexible Drive the implementation of the Radio National Network strategy
The Role
This key role will see you drive content development and innovation, editorial planning, training, and content gathering for ABC Radio National across multiple platforms. You will deliver programming that aligns with the Network's strategy and ensure ABC Radio National remains a leader in thought-provoking and distinctive programming for Australian audiences.
The Job
Provide editorial leadership in planning, production, and distribution to create distinctive and compelling content across all platforms. Lead and develop the team to achieve a shared understanding and commitment to team objectives and to build and maintain a collaborative and high-performance culture. Manage a comprehensive air-checking program to help on-air and producer talent perform to the highest standards. Drive the implementation of the Radio National Network strategy, including the mission to be more live on our linear schedule to grow target audiences. Identify content that can be shared with other content teams in the Content Division and across the ABC on multiple platforms.
About You
You are passionate about the issues Radio National's audience is interested in and have experience in leading a team, providing coaching and mentoring.
To be successful in the role you'll also be able to demonstrate:
Significant experience in developing and driving content strategy in a media organisation to build audiences. Outstanding editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement. A high-level understanding of broadcast and online data - how to interpret and draw insights, and how to coach the team in the same. Financial acumen and the ability to allocate resources effectively.
What we can offer you:
15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring.
About ABC RN
ABC Radio National is the ABC's home of in-depth analysis and quality specialist journalism. ABC RN provides agenda-setting current affairs and analysis as well as specialist programs across Science, the Arts, Religion and Ethics, Australian society and culture, and international affairs. Its thought-provoking content is renowned for quality and distinctiveness, and its contribution to the Australian cultural landscape.
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 disabilities, 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 have accessibility requirements please contact.
If you want to know more, please contact Dina Rosendorff, Manager, RN on 0411 028 675 to 24 December and Maria Tickle from 3 January 25.
Advertised: 12 Dec 2024 1:00 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Jan 2025 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr