Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Distribution & Social Media Producer

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

$96K/yr – $103K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape ABC News social content, coordinating across stakeholders to grow audience and drive engagement, while guiding editorial teams and advising leaders on coverage for events and projects.

Define and execute social strategies and campaigns aligned with digital goals
Collaborate with stakeholders and manage distribution plans for special events
Foster community connections and curate relevant stories across platforms

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create content for multiple platforms to grow ABC News’ audience and deepen engagement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to produce high-quality, distinctive, shareable content for third-party platforms.
Provide editorial guidance and moderation support to ABC News social teams.
Help deliver social media strategies, tactics, and outputs aligned with ABC News’ digital goals.
Advise ABC News leaders on social coverage and distribution plans for special events and projects.
Engage communities to discover and tell relevant stories that fit the News strategy

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
Proven experience creating social media strategies and campaigns
Strong editorial and research skills and an up-to-date knowledge of digital media trends
Advanced skills across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and YouTube
Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills; work well under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative across teams
Passion for telling diverse Australian stories and proven ability to build and maintain community contacts

Benefits

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

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

As the nation’s independent public broadcaster, the ABC is proud to be the source of Australian conversations, culture and stories.The ABC produces quality, distinctive, award-winning content that informs, educates and entertains audiences from across Australia and the world.Over 70% of Australians watch, read or listen to the ABC each week.The ABC has 56 Australian and 11 international locations and is the largest creative employer in the southern hemisphere. It maintains Australia’s largest daily investigative news team, has one of the world’s largest dedicated rural reporting teams and is recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent source of independent news and current affairs.The ABC is also known for its distinctive drama, and as the creator and broadcaster of innovative Australian comedy.ABC content is freely available in Australia and is made accessible across television, radio, podcasts, apps, and the web. These platforms and services include national radio networks (RN, triple j, ABC Classic), regional local radio (available from 48 regional locations), digital radio services, four television channels, ABC iview, and numerous websites and mobile apps.By ensuring audiences can easily experience ABC content, the ABC shares Australian stories with the nation and the world.The ABC is yours, now and into the future.

Founded in 1932

Ultimo, New South Wales, AUS

9K employees (3,719 in marketing)

abc.net.au