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Editor, Commissioning and Standards

ABCEditor, Commissioning and Standards

Perks & benefits

CommissionPaid Leave

Requirements

tertiary qualifications or equivalent, extensive investigative television journalism experience, strong editorial judgement, knowledge of media law, team management experience

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate the commissioning framework for Four Corners, including assessment criteria and escalation of editorial risk
  • Maintain oversight of the commissioning pipeline to ensure a consistent flow of high-quality stories
  • Act as a senior editorial authority to ensure content meets ABC Editorial Policies regarding accuracy and integrity
  • Provide practical editorial advice on complex or high-risk content to support decision-making
  • Manage a team of experienced researchers to develop strong story ideas and ensure rigorous fact-checking
  • Build a national and international network of investigative journalists and professionals to bolster the pipeline
  • Collaborate with legal, research, and editorial policy teams to provide guidance on standards

Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience
  • Extensive experience in investigative or long-form television journalism
  • Highly developed editorial judgement with the ability to assess sensitive and high-risk content
  • Proven experience leading and managing national teams, particularly in broadcast television
  • Strong working knowledge of media law and investigative journalism practices (verification, sourcing, and evidentiary standards)
  • Ability to critically evaluate story proposals, research, and scripts

Benefits

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
  • Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave
  • Salary packaging options
  • 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 that offers extensive career development opportunities across Australia.

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Editor, Commissioning and Standards

ABC · Sydney

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