This is the departing ABC's News Director, Gaven Morris.

According to the ABC, he holds "the most important job in Australian journalism".

Not one of, not amongst, but THE most important.

For an organisation that's so biased, so one-sided and gets so much wrong, the ABC should pull it's head in.

The ABC is seeking an outstanding leader in News and Current Affairs media for the most important job in Australian journalism.

Interest is sought from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Director News, Analysis & Investigations. Reporting to the Managing Director and as a key member of the leadership team, the successful candidate will lead the ABC News team to deliver Australia’s most trusted news coverage, independent journalism, and insightful analysis in the public interest.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced news editorial leader who has a deep understanding of—and passion for—quality news and current affairs, for the needs of Australian audiences and a strong connection with the ABC’s purpose and mission.

They will have extensive experience as a journalist, in senior leadership positions and demonstrated experience in leading a quality, independent news, and current affairs operation, ideally within a broadcasting or publishing environment. They will have a track record of devising and executing strategic priorities to deliver organisational success.

Strong expertise across multiple media platforms, including radio, television, online and mobile is also highly desirable together with extensive networks and connections, both nationally and internationally.

ABC NEWS is Australia's leading and most trusted independent news service on television, radio and online. It has capital city and suburban newsrooms in every State and Territory and currently has 10 international postings, as well as working with the ABC's Regional & Local teams in 48 regional locations. Its broadcast and digital news and current affairs output includes the ABC NEWS website and mobile and social media channels; the continuous ABC NEWS TV channel; ABC NewsRadio; flagship television programs such as the State and Territory 7pm News editions, 7.30, Four Corners, Australian Story, News Breakfast, Q+A, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders and Behind the News; audio programs such as AM, PM and The World Today; and the Asia-Pacific Newsroom.

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

Expressions of interest or requests for further information about the position should be directed, in confidence, to [email protected] by 10 January 2022.

The ABC strives for equity and diversity in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect, and engage with all of the Australian community.

The ABC has retained a recruitment consultant to assist the ABC and we respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.