MID-LEVEL DIGITAL PRODUCER at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

ABC INNOVATION

• Salary range: $63,732 - $68,294 + attractive super

• Location: ABC Ultimo Centre, Sydney

• Ongoing full time position

ABC Innovation develops and manages the award-winning website abc.net.au. We also deliver some of Australia’s most cutting edge applications across web-based, mobile and other platforms; recent projects include triple j Unearthed iPhone App, Gallipoli, ABC iView, ABC iPad applications such as Foodi and the ABC’s main mobile & tablet apps, Bluebird the alternative reality game, and several projects utilising Ushahidi mapping technology.

We are looking for an enthusiastic mid-level digital producer to join our Strategic Development team to deliver innovative content and services for online and mobile. Reporting to the Research and Strategic Lead you will work in close collaboration with other Producers, Designers, IAs, Project Managers and Developers on a variety of projects across a range of digital platforms. You will produce your own projects as well as provide assistance and support to senior producers as required. Demonstrated experience in digital media production is essential and familiarity with the techniques and process for scoping, managing and producing innovative projects is a must.

If you are passionate and keen to produce innovative and high quality digital media content and services, and you have a positive, proactive attitude, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Produce websites, applications and digital services from start to finish

• Assist and support Senior Producers with project management and production tasks

• Assist and initiate project research and ideas, including initial scoping, evaluation and audience and market research

• Work collaboratively with designers, IAs and developers regarding project requirements to deliver complex technical and content based projects

• Manage relationships with external partners and service providers as required

• Actively contribute to a creative, innovative, culture of excellence within ABC Innovation and the wider ABC.

• Actively promote the ABC values and apply all relevant policies and guidelines including Editorial Policies, Equity & Diversity and OH&S.;

Selection Criteria

• Proven skills in producing multimedia or digital content or services, including websites, web tools or mobile services/applications.

• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, project planning, time management, and project coordination.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Tertiary qualification in Multimedia production or related field is highly desirable, with proven relevant industry experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.

• Understanding and commitment to relevant ABC values, policies and practices including Editorial Policies, Equity & Diversity, OH&S; and. User Interface Guidelines and their relevance to online user experience design.

For more information contact Gabrielle Shaw, Research and Strategic Lead, on (02) 8333 3614.

To apply please visit "abc.net.au/careers":http://www.abc.net.au/careers and submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Vacancy reference No. 492520

Applications close COB Friday 5 August 2011