Video Lead

Apply now Job no: 503744
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Production/Content

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Based in either Ultimo, Sydney or Southbank, Melbourne
• Be a leader in Video Content for the ABC
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• $117K to $129K plus 15.4% Nominated Super

About the Role

This new position is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the Content teams at the ABC. You will lead the digital-first video distribution strategy and guide video creators in the ABC's Digital Content Team to increase ABC reach, engagement and understanding of video opportunities. 

The role will see you: 

• Lead planning processes for the daily and longer-term video production across the broader Content Team.
• Working with key stakeholders, develop and implement a detailed strategy for digital-first commissioning of video content across the Content team.
• Develop formats and templates to meet new audience opportunities and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in video production and distribution.
• Lead, mentor, coach and develop staff to meet content deliverables, enhance output and improve skills in video camera operation and production.
• Film, edit and produce key content from high quality multi-camera set ups, to simple vertical video.
• Provide feedback, best practice information, platform insights and coaching for video producers across the ABC.
• Liaise with other ABC teams on co-production and cross promotion opportunities.
• Produce video content for special events, including live broadcasts, special events and broad content campaigns across the organisation where required.

About You

You are a talenteddigital video content maker, with exceptional editorial leadership, people management skills, proven experience providing training and mentoring to staff. You will also have experience working in a large, complex organisation.

You will able to demonstrate you have the following: 

• Highly advanced user of video production software eg Adobe Premiere Pro and/or other relevant software.
• Highly advanced knowledge of web publishing/multimedia, including using social media and SEO.
• Knowledge of the current digital media industry developments, audience trends and best practice with a demonstrated willingness to adapt and change in an evolving digital environment.
• Demonstrated high-level multi-camera shooting and multi-camera editing skills and experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and train creative teams and effectively engage teams around strategy, best practice content creation and workflows.
• Understanding and passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community, including stories that reflect a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and Indigenous communities where editorially relevant.

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 50068040 VIDEO LEAD.pdf

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

For further information on this position please contact Cath Dwyer, Manager, Digital Content via Dwyer.Cath@abc.net.au. 

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.

Apply now Job no: 503744
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Various
Categories: Production/Content

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Based in either Ultimo, Sydney or Southbank, Melbourne
• Be a leader in Video Content for the ABC
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• $117K to $129K plus 15.4% Nominated Super

About the Role

This new position is at the forefront of the digital transformation of the Content teams at the ABC. You will lead the digital-first video distribution strategy and guide video creators in the ABC's Digital Content Team to increase ABC reach, engagement and understanding of video opportunities. 

The role will see you: 

• Lead planning processes for the daily and longer-term video production across the broader Content Team.
• Working with key stakeholders, develop and implement a detailed strategy for digital-first commissioning of video content across the Content team.
• Develop formats and templates to meet new audience opportunities and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in video production and distribution.
• Lead, mentor, coach and develop staff to meet content deliverables, enhance output and improve skills in video camera operation and production.
• Film, edit and produce key content from high quality multi-camera set ups, to simple vertical video.
• Provide feedback, best practice information, platform insights and coaching for video producers across the ABC.
• Liaise with other ABC teams on co-production and cross promotion opportunities.
• Produce video content for special events, including live broadcasts, special events and broad content campaigns across the organisation where required.

About You

You are a talenteddigital video content maker, with exceptional editorial leadership, people management skills, proven experience providing training and mentoring to staff. You will also have experience working in a large, complex organisation.

You will able to demonstrate you have the following: 

• Highly advanced user of video production software eg Adobe Premiere Pro and/or other relevant software.
• Highly advanced knowledge of web publishing/multimedia, including using social media and SEO.
• Knowledge of the current digital media industry developments, audience trends and best practice with a demonstrated willingness to adapt and change in an evolving digital environment.
• Demonstrated high-level multi-camera shooting and multi-camera editing skills and experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and train creative teams and effectively engage teams around strategy, best practice content creation and workflows.
• Understanding and passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community, including stories that reflect a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and Indigenous communities where editorially relevant.

The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 50068040 VIDEO LEAD.pdf

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

For further information on this position please contact Cath Dwyer, Manager, Digital Content via Dwyer.Cath@abc.net.au. 

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.

Lead the digital-first video distribution strategy and guide the content team to increase ABC reach, engagement and understanding of video opportunities.

Lead the digital-first video distribution strategy and guide the content team to increase ABC reach, engagement and understanding of video opportunities.