Editor, ABC Western Plains

Apply now Job no: Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: DubboCategories: Journalism/Content Making Regional Dubbo NSW Location Create news stories for the ABC Base salary Circa $120K - $133k +15.4% ABC Nominated Super. The Role Our Dubbo bureau is looking for an Editor to drive editorial planning and content gathering for ABC Dubbo across multiple platforms, to create content that aligns with ABC News objectives. With fresh ideas and a positive outlook, we’re looking for a leader aligned with the ABC’s values; you will: Aim High by demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work. Deliver Together by building strong relationships across the P&C division to achieve shared goals. Think Differently by identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes. Take Ownership of your work, ensuring reliability, accountability, and professionalism in everything you do. The Job 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. Under broad direction of the Regional Editor, identify local content that can be shared with other state and national content teams across the ABC on multiple platforms. Manage the implementation of the Local Emergency Coverage plan and communicate with relevant stakeholders as required. Plan and deliver local community activities and national projects to connect with communities and build audience reach and engagement. With strong editorial skills, the ability to source and analyse information and exercise reliable judgement, you are also a strong multi‑tasker About You You’ll have: A passion for learning and understanding the issues of the local audience. Demonstrated significant experience in leading, inspiring and developing teams with people from diverse backgrounds working in a collaborative manner with fellow managers and colleagues. Superior organisational, planning and communication skills; excellent problem‑solving, prioritising and troubleshooting skills. Exceptional editorial judgement and an understanding of the issues that affect and interest the local audience. What we can offer you 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave. Salary packaging. ABC Mentoring. 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. 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 have accessibility requirements please contact To request recruitment information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact 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. For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers Advertised: 20 Nov :00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 04 Dec :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr