Interview Producer - Ultimo

• 505389

• Sydney, NSW, Australia

• Contract Full Time

• Closing on: May 14 2026

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• Ultimo location
• Base salary $81k - $99k + 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation
• Contracted role for approximately 15 months, full-time hours

The Role

We are seeking an experienced producer to play a key role in the editorial team responsible for our Weekend Breakfast program, suggesting story, segment and interview ideas as well as lining up key interviews with newsmakers.

The Job

• Coordinate guests for everything from one-on-one interviews to panel discussions with multiple contributors; contact and source interviews with witnesses to breaking news events when the channel switches to rolling coverage.
• Working under the general direction of the Weekend Breakfast Supervising Producer and Supervising Producer, Interviews, this position requires a good contact book and will coordinate weekend guest bookings and interviews for our Weekend Breakfast program.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for studio and satellite bookings, while working in collaboration with other areas throughout the ABC including the International and Planning desks.
• Generate, suggest and develop story and segment ideas not only for television but to also engage a digital, multi-platform audience in line with ABC Editorial Policies.
• Liaise with colleagues in other areas across the ABC to plan and produce news content of common interest to ABC News Channel and other outlets.
• Monitor a wide range of media outlets and sources to develop a strong understanding of current events and issues.
• Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.

Position Description: 50040415 INTERVIEW PRODUCER BACKFILL.pdf

About You

We are seeking an experienced, versatile and curious journalist with strong broadcast experience. You will be a collaborative team player with a strong commitment to news, and highly developed communication and relationship‐building skills.

You'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.
• Accomplished ability to research and plan interviews as well as book guests and conduct pre-interviews.
• Excellent ability to write News copy and generate dynamic ideas for enhancing News coverage through interviews and guests.
• Accomplished organisational and communication skills along with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience with desktop editing and the ability to rapidly acquire the technical skills required for TV News production; a creative approach and an interest in the digital news environment.

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.

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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 if you have accessibility requirements please contact [email protected]

If you want to know more, please contact Reed Robinson, Chief of Staff News Channel on [email protected].

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.