Deputy Digital Editor

ABC Careers

3d•$101,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Deputy Digital Editor in the Melbourne newsroom who will work closely with the Digital Editor to shape and deliver coverage of major events and big stories. You’ll work with reporters to bring their story ideas to a large online audience – and prepare and sub-edit digital content including text, photos, audio, and video for the ABC website. Reporting to the Digital Editor you will be responsible for helping manage a dedicated team of digital and social media producers. You’ll research, prepare and refine stories to meet ABC News's editorial requirements including subbing and editing legally and editorially complex features.

Requirements

a storyteller with proven experience in digital sub editing and production, ideally with a background in reporting on issues that affect the Victorian community.
a solid understanding of digital audience trends, audience analytics and emerging platforms, with experience in using social media platforms to source and verify content.
Experience with, and an advanced understanding of, digital news publishing systems, including CoreMedia.
Advanced communication techniques and a strong focus on teamwork.
A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.

Responsibilities

shape and deliver coverage of major events and big stories
work with reporters to bring their story ideas to a large online audience
prepare and sub-edit digital content including text, photos, audio, and video for the ABC website
helping manage a dedicated team of digital and social media producers
research, prepare and refine stories to meet ABC News's editorial requirements including subbing and editing legally and editorially complex features