Manager, Programming & Strategy (Audio on Demand)

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Work type: Ongoing Full Time

Location: Various

Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content, Projects, Strategy & Planning

• Location negotiable, within Australia
• Full-time, permanent
• Shape the future of ABC's audio on-demand offerings
• Base salary $120K plus (dependent on experience)
  
  

The Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for audio and innovative programming? ABC, The ABC, Australia’s leading public broadcaster, is seeking a Manager, Programming & Strategy to support our large and growing podcast portfolio and ABC Listen app. The candidate should be business-minded, enthusiastic, efficient, and detail-oriented. This role will report to the Head of Audio On Demand. It is a highly cross-functional role that will work with many teams across the ABC to ensure we are balancing our strategic goals and achieving impactful audience outcomes for our content. Your strategic vision and keen understanding of audience preferences will drive the development and execution of compelling programming strategies across multiple platforms.

The Job

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure and organisation for our growing slate of podcasts, working with all relevant stakeholders and production teams.
• Refine and implement programming strategy for ABC podcast content.
• Track and evaluate audience acquisition, retention and lifetime value by show, genre, category, content type.
  
  

Position Description: 30005479 MANAGER, PROGRAMMING & STRATEGY.pdf

About You

You're an excellent communicator with extensive experience overseeing complex production slates, working with a range of stakeholders. You possess extensive experience identifying and responding to fresh strategic opportunities to reach new audiences.

You'll Have

• Experience supporting the acquisition of third-party content, including assessment of portfolio fit and audience value.
• Demonstrated expert understanding of subscription entertainment business models, dynamics, and drivers.
• Proven track record in using significant editorial experience and audience engagement to improve the impact and reach of audio content.
  
  

At ABC, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of audio on-demand programming in Australia.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's 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 LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you have any questions, please contact Mateuse Pingol, Production Manager, Audio Studios via pingol.mateuse@abc.net.au

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

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

The ABC can only consider applicants who have working rights in Australia.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 25 February

Advertised: 11 Feb 2025 10:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 25 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time