Assistant Content Director, triple j

Ultimo, Sydney: Convenient CBD location (near Central Station)
Full Time, Permanent Role
Base $120K to $133K
The Role
Lead, manage and maintain a high-level strategy for the sound and direction of music content across triple j platforms, including specialist music programs, daily music programs, weekend music programs, late nights and casuals.

The Job


Lead, supervise and manage triple j music program staff including program planning, daily editorial, airchecks & development of key programs and presenters.
Lead the triple j talent pool, including scouting for and developing new key voices.
Coordinate live music requests & legal agreements.

Position Description: 30000899 ASSISTANT CONTENT DIRECTOR, TRIPLE J.pdf
About You
you have extensive knowledge of music and music trends within Australia across a broad range of genres, with the ability to lead and inspire a team of program makers in making diverse programs for a youth audience.

You’ll also have:


High level experience in researching, interviewing and producing quality, compelling cross platform content and campaigns with musicians.
Proven demonstrated experience in shaping the sound and direction of high-profile programs and an intricate understanding of how to tailor this sound for triple j's 18-24-year-old demographic.
Comprehensive knowledge of modern broadcast technology including digital editing and online content.


About triple j

triple j is Australia’s biggest youth media brand: we’re right across video, social, digital and also doing audio via podcasts and radio. We passionately champion new music, help local acts get a leg up, explore pop culture, news, and anything that matters to young people. Our broader network includes our sister stations triple j Unearthed and Double J. We also love live music and have been recording it at pubs, clubs and festivals for our audience for nearly 50 years.Working at triple jtriple j is a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we welcome everyone to be their true authentic self at triple j, no matter your background. We celebrate our staff’s diversity, their different experiences, abilities and worldview and we want to empower that through everything we do. It’s through our individuality and our collective energy that we bring great ideas, stories and music to young Australians on every platform where they live.

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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
If you want to know more, please contact Phoebe Bennett, Content Director triple j at bennett.phoebe@abc.net.auWe are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers Applications Close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 10 November


Location: Ultimo, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024