News Co-ordinator

Flexible location, Darwin preferred
Ensure the efficient running of the Darwin Newsroom
Fixed-term contract for approximately 3 months, immediate start



The Role


Our busy NT Newsroom is seeking a News Co-ordinator to provide high level planning, logistics and resource allocation. This short term contract covering long term leave will give you the opportunity to work with the leadership team to ensure the efficient running of the Darwin Newsroom.


The Job
You will:



Collaborate with the News Editor and leadership team to oversee newsgathering and production with an emphasis on News Operational areas.
Under limited direction, provide high-level planning, logistics and resource allocation support for newsgathering, programs, and general and major events.
Work collaboratively and communicate clearly with the NT News leadership team.
In collaboration with the News Editor, ensure resources are assigned efficiently, whilst regularly reviewing practices.

Position Description: 30007166 NEWS CO-ORDINATOR BACKFILL.pdf

About You

You are driven and super organised to juggle multiple priorities while working with tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high attention to detail. You will have demonstrated initiative and are motivated to find ways to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.


You’ll have:

Advanced ability to negotiate influentially and effectively in a busy newsroom environment and with people from a range of diverse backgrounds.
Comprehensive planning and logistics management skills, with a clear understanding of resource allocation for daily news and special events coverage.
Excellent ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, and to deadlines in a pressured environment.
Established skills and ability to prioritise and effectively manage workflow and output with the ability to take the initiative and make judgements on planning and resources when required.


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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
If you want to know more, please contact Emily Sakzewski, Northern Territory Editor on 08 8943 3170.











Location: Sydney, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024