Production Executive, ABC Entertainment, Arts, Music & Events

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Posted on: 21 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job no: 505217
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Leadership Journalism/Content Making Production/Content Commissioning/Content Development

  • Ultimo location
  • Executive level
  • Ongoing full-time role

The Role

The ABC is Australias most trusted creative home for bold original storytelling. We deliver content that inspires reflects and connects communities across the country. We are now seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Production Executive to play a pivotal role in realising our Entertainment Arts Music and Events slate.

Reporting to the Head of Production this role provides critical leadership strategic insight and production expertise that enables the ABC to deliver exceptional content with excellence efficiency and responsible use of resources.

Youll be responsible for providing high level strategic leadership across all stages of production from development to delivery uploading andchampioning ABC policies safety frameworks and best practice production standards across all teams and partners.

Youll oversee internal ABC productions as well as co commissions with the external production sector bringingsubstantial experience in studio production outside broadcasts (OBs) live events and large-scale event-based productions ensuring smooth technical creative and operational execution.

Position Description: PRODUCTION

About You

You are an experienced and respected production leader with a comprehensive understanding of the commissioning process and the complexities of production financing including deal negotiation funding structures cash flow management and collaboration with broadcasters distributors investors and government funding bodies.

You bring:

  • Significant experience in broadcast events entertainment or arts production including studio live and OB environments.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess proposals negotiate effectively and ensure financial rigour across productions.
  • A calm collaborative and solutions driven leadership style that supports creativity while maintaining operational excellence whilst finding and innovative ways of working in an evolving media landscape.
  • A reputation for building high-performing inclusive production environments where teams feel supported and motivated.

If youre ready to lead with vision support ambitious storytelling and help deliver Australias most engaging entertainment and arts content wed love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

  • 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
  • Paid parental carers and supporting partner leave.
  • Salary packaging.
  • ABC Mentoring.

More info:

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

If you want to know more please contact Megan Young Head Production via

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

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm Thursday 22 January

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Job no: 505217Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: SydneyCategories: Leadership Journalism/Content Making Production/Content Commissioning/Content DevelopmentUltimo locationExecutive levelOngoing full-time roleThe RoleThe ABC is Australias most trusted creative home for bold original storytelling. ...
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  • Information Management
  • Proofreading
  • Social Intelligence
  • Content Quality
  • Factual Information
  • Video Packages
  • Conduct Interviews
  • Records Management
  • Creative Content
  • Editorials
  • News Stories
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