Editor

Responsibilities

• Set the editorial direction and shape daily and long-term coverage for the Mildura, Swan Hill, and Horsham newsrooms.
• Drive editorial planning and content production across digital, audio, TV, and social platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a passionate team of content makers to foster a high-performing culture.
• Identify strong local stories and coordinate their distribution across national ABC News teams.
• Manage local emergency coverage plans and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Implement initiatives to enhance efficiency in staffing, rostering, and resource allocation.
• Ensure journalism reflects the cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic diversity of the community.

Requirements

• Outstanding editorial judgement and the ability to create compelling, diverse content.
• Significant experience leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• A current and valid driver's licence.

Benefits

• Base salary of $129K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Access to ABC Mentoring programs.

About the Company

ABC is Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation. We provide quality journalism, powerful investigations, and outstanding production within a collaborative and supportive workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.