- Executive Level position
- Full-time, Permanent role
- Ultimo, Sydney
This newly created role will see you drive and manage triple j and Double J’s teams to deliver outstanding content.
The ABC is the nation’s most trusted, valued and awarded independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and more locations overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, entertains, and reflects Australian communities.
Reporting to the Head triple j, Double J & Country, you’ll provide high-level talent management, direction, and guidance in editorial decision-making and oversee overall triple J and Double J station sound and campaigns, including promos, and imaging. In consultation with the Head of triple j, Double J & ABC County, you’ll optimise opportunities for business development and partnerships with external parties.
You’ll provide leadership and direction to the teams to ensure a shared understanding and commitment to our values, building an inclusive, creative, capable, and motivated team. As the Content Director you will also drive triple j and Double J program teams, including planning, airchecks and development of programs to reach broader team objectives.
You possess significant experience in radio and cross-platform program construction, including the ability to manage projects and major broadcasting initiatives. You take pride in identifying and developing new approaches to content creation and understand how digital and social platforms can reach and engage new audiences. You will bring exceptional editorial skills and judgement, a deep understanding of the strategic direction of triple j and Double J, with an intricate knowledge of the target audience.
You have experience in building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture where diversity is valued. You highly value a happy and productive working environment and have a strong commitment to the welfare of the people around you. You understand and have a strong commitment to public broadcasting and the broader role of the ABC in the Australian community.
The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aiming to represent, connect, and engage with all members of the Australian community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 
CONTENT DIRECTOR TRIPLE J DOUBLE J.pdf
For further information on this position please contact Lachlan Macara, Head of triple j, Double J & Country at [email protected]
Applications close 5 pm Monday 8 January 2024