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Employment Opportunity: New Horizons Producer (Radio program and podcast)
- Remote workplace (work from home)
- 7 – 10 hours per week, contractor position
- Work for passion – in a Not for Profit
- Take the lead on developing and producing New Horizons, BCA’s long-standing radio program and podcast, exploring topics that matter to people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Your lived experience with blindness or vision impairment is a highly valued asset, and we encourage you to apply.
About us
Blind Citizens Australia, (BCA) is the national representative organisation of people who are blind or vision impaired. Our purpose is to inform, connect and empower Australians who are blind or vision impaired and the broader community. BCA is disability-led, with its CEO and directors all having lived experience of blindness or vision impairment.
We are a small but geographically diverse team working closely to achieve our mission. Over 50% of our team has lived experience of blindness or vision impairment. We thrive on communication, innovation, collaboration and making a difference in the lives of our members.
We enjoy supporting each other, making things happen and offer a flexible working experience.
New Horizons is Blind Citizens Australia’s weekly radio show. It is an interview-style program, with topics relevant to people who are blind or vision impaired. Each episode runs for about 15 minutes. While it will remain as a radio show and podcast, the next iteration of New Horizons can be formed and developed by the new producer.
About you
You are passionate about broadcast content creation and have a strong understanding of the issues that matter to people who are blind or vision impaired.
You bring strong experience in radio production and are confident using audio editing software (e.g. Reaper) to create high-quality, engaging content.
You’re a collaborative team player – someone who enjoys bouncing ideas around, communicates openly, and can effectively plan and manage interviews, editing schedules, and content production deadlines. You’re also able to work independently and produce content that is both relevant and compelling for your audience.
In addition, you’re a confident leader who can guide, support and mentor others, particularly when working with a small team of volunteers. You’re comfortable sharing your knowledge, giving constructive feedback, and helping others grow their skills, all while keeping projects on track and maintaining a high standard of work.
You value community feedback and use it to shape meaningful content that reflects the voices and experiences of BCA members and the broader community.
The stuff you need to know
Position Purpose
To create high-quality and engaging radio program and podcast content that reflects the voices, issues and experiences of people who are blind or vision impaired.
To lead the production of BCA’s audio content, including planning, recording, editing, and publishing, with a strong focus on community relevance and impact.
To collaborate with staff, members and stakeholders to develop content that supports BCA’s strategic priorities and community engagement.
To develop a volunteer team and mentor and support team members involved in content production, ensuring high standards and consistent delivery.
To gather and incorporate community feedback, ensuring BCA’s content remains reflective, inclusive and responsive to the needs and interests of its members.
Roles and Responsibilities
Content Production
Plan, produce and deliver high-quality, accessible audio content, including podcasts, interviews, community updates and special features.
Manage all stages of the production process – from concept development and scripting to recording, editing and publishing – using audio editing software (e.g. Reaper).
Ensure all content is aligned with BCA’s strategic priorities and reflects the diverse experiences of people who are blind or vision impaired.
Maintain clear and consistent audio quality, format and tone across all content.
Project and Schedule Management
Coordinate content production schedules, including interview logistics, editing timelines and publishing deadlines.
Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure timely delivery of content in line with campaigns, advocacy efforts and community events.
Collaborate with BCA staff and community members to identify and prioritise content opportunities.
Team collaboration and mentoring
Provide guidance and support to contributors involved in the production process, including mentoring on audio production, accessibility standards and storytelling techniques.
Ensure all team members understand and uphold BCA’s content and accessibility guidelines, code of conduct and other policies.
Community engagement
Incorporate community feedback into content planning to ensure it remains relevant and reflective of BCA member experiences.
Promote member participation in interviews, storytelling and feedback opportunities.
Content Publication and Distribution
Coordinate the publishing and distribution of content across BCA’s platforms, including website, podcast feeds, newsletters and social media in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator.
Support content promotion strategies that grow audience engagement and highlight key advocacy messages.
Other
Perform general administrative tasks related to production, including file management and content archiving.
Participate in internal meetings and contribute to broader organisational projects and priorities as required.
Reporting Relationships and Delegations:
This position reports to the General Manager Operations.
This position collaborates closely with the Communications Coordinator and New Horizons volunteer team.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality audio content, including planning, recording, editing, and publishing, preferably within community or advocacy contexts.
- Strong proficiency with accessible audio editing software (e.g. Reaper) and familiarity with accessible content production standards.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences through compelling storytelling and interview techniques.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and collaborate with small teams, fostering an inclusive and productive working environment.
- Understanding of the issues affecting people who are blind or vision impaired is essential.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Experience engaging with community members and stakeholders to source and incorporate feedback into content development.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a remote or hybrid team environment.
– This is a contractor position – $50 / hour, plus superannuation
– 7-10 hours per week
– The position has a national focus, and is a remote role, working from home.
– BCA seeks to prioritise diversity and inclusion, people with disability are encouraged to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us on the details below to discuss.
– It is a requirement that all BCA staff and contractors hold a current police check.
To apply for this position please send your resume and a response to the selection criteria, in word format to ensure accessibility for the recruitment team, to recruitment@bca.org.au using New Horizons Producer in the subject line.
For more information contact Angela Jaeschke, General Manager Operations on 1800 033 660. Applications close Monday, 15th December 2025.
Volunteer Opportunities at BCA
There are currently no specific volunteer roles available. However, we often require ad hoc administration or event support, so if you are interested in volunteering with us please contact us to let us know, so we can get in touch with you if an opportunity arises.