Radio Producer - News, Wollongong

• 505364

• Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 2500

• Ongoing Full Time

• Closing on: Apr 24 2026

• Wollongong Location

• Produce the Drive program for ABC News Radio

• Base salary $68K - $86K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Producer to create compelling broadcast, digital and social media content across platforms. You will be a key contributor to the Illawarra Drive program, working in a fast-paced newsroom environment and collaborating closely with colleagues across Regional, Rural & Metro News.

The Job

• Create engaging broadcast, online and social media content for local and national audiences
• Produce the ABC Illawarra Drive program
• Source, research and develop original story ideas relevant to the local community
• Identify local content with the potential to travel across ABC platforms
• Contribute to emergency and major event coverage in line with the Local Emergency Coverage plan
• Engage with community stakeholders and participate in national projects as required
• Maintain strong local contacts and networks
• Cross-promote ABC content to grow audience reach and engagement
• Work collaboratively within a small, deadline-driven team while upholding ABC editorial standards and values

Position Description:

About You

You are a motivated and versatile content creator with a passion for local storytelling and audio journalism.

You'll have:

• Proven program making skills, with the ability to create original and engaging audio and cross-platform content
• Strong editorial judgement, including sourcing, researching and analysing information
• A solid understanding of the issues and stories that matter to local audiences

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's, and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

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.

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Recruitment Contact:

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