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About the Role

Guardian Australia is seeking an Executive Producer for its flagship daily podcast, Full Story. This pivotal role involves brainstorming ideas, commissioning content, managing production, and ensuring editorial sign-off for the podcast.

Responsibilities

Manage and executive produce the daily news podcast, Full Story, including commissioning episodes and managing staff and production schedules.
Ensure Full Story covers audience-relevant topics and showcases Guardian Australia’s journalism.
Manage and mentor staff.
Oversee episode editing sessions, directing sound design, audio, and video edits.
Ensure episodes meet high editorial standards and legal compliance.
Collaborate with producers on interviews and scripting, and with sound designers.
Work with hosts to develop the show’s sound and structure.
Update senior editorial staff on progress and guide marketing and social media teams for promotion.
Create audio and video episode pages with engaging headlines.
Create thumbnails and headlines for YouTube and social clips.
Stay updated on the latest developments in audio and video podcasting.

Requirements

At least 6-7 years of experience in news storytelling within a digital news environment.
Substantial experience producing news accurately and quickly under tight deadlines.
Advanced editorial judgment, preferably developed in a national newsroom.
Significant experience managing journalists, producers, key contributors, and on-air talent.
Proven track record in producing high-quality audio programming.
Experience producing interviews, collaborating on scripting, and overseeing schedules.
Understanding of video podcasting processes and promotion.
Commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives.
Good knowledge of media law.
Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
Ability to recognize and develop growth opportunities.
Excellent understanding of The Guardian’s tone, purpose, editorial aims, and values.
Understanding of and interest in the latest developments in audio.
Understanding of podcast distribution platforms and analytics.
Adherence to The Guardian’s values: honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty.
Collaborative management style with excellent communication skills.
Comfortable producing work on tight deadlines.
Organized and able to manage multiple projects.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with high-profile journalists and external contributors.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to build relationships at all levels.
Passion for narrative audio, podcast production, and digital journalism.
Proven journalistic instincts.
Creative team player.
Openness to feedback and correction.

Skills

News storytelling
Digital news environment
News production
Editorial judgment
Journalist management
Producer management
Talent management
Audio programming production
Interview production
Scripting collaboration
Schedule oversight
Video podcasting
Media law
Audio developments
Podcast distribution platforms
Podcast analytics
Communication skills
Project management
Problem-solving
Relationship building
Journalistic instincts
Teamwork

Location

Australia

Work Type

Hybrid working
Full-time
Permanent
Working over a seven-day roster with early starts or late finishes

Experience Level

6-7 years experience in news storytelling in a digital news environment
Substantial experience
Significant experience
Advanced level

Benefits

Hybrid working
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups
Action plans (including Reconciliation Action Plan)
Cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription

About the Company

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com.
As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer.
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen).
We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought.
We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.

Equal Opportunity

GNM Australia Limited (Guardian Australia) is proud to be a fair and ethical employer.
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen).
We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought.
We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.