ABC Careers
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions that we get asked a lot
Working at, interning or visiting the ABC
How do I get a job at the ABC?
ABC Response: Vacant positions at the ABC are advertised on ABC Careers website and in the recruitment sections of major newspapers. Prospective employee profiles are not maintained for the purpose of matching these against potential vacancies. A resume or curriculum vitae will only be accepted in response to specific advertised vacancies.
Visit the ABC Careers website.
Can I do work experience or an internship at the ABC?
ABC Response: To apply for work experience or an internship visit our work experience website.
Please be aware that the ABC receives many requests and is unable to guarantee a place.
Visit the work experience website.
Can I tour ABC studios?
ABC Response: Please visit www.abc.net.au/tours for tours in all states. .
What is the best course to do to get a job in the media industry?
ABC Response: There are many communications and media courses available. The ABC cannot recommend which course would be best for you. We suggest that you consult with your school’s career advisor or directly with an educational institution.
How do I get to the ABC Ultimo Centre?
Information on getting to ABC Ultimo is available in the Ultimo Travel Access Guide.
Our online services
Where can I find information for my assignment?
ABC Response: The ABC does not have the resources to undertake research for student assignments. However, you may find that the information you require is already published on our history page. You also might like to look at our education portal, Splash, which has multimedia collections to help students with school assignments.
View ABC Splash
Visit our history page
Where can I find information about the history of the ABC?
ABC Response: Please visit our history page.
ABC History
Where can I find ABC media releases?
ABC Response: Media releases are available from the Media Centre website.
Visit the Media Centre website.
How can I get a copy of the ABC’s Annual Report?
ABC Response: The ABC’s Annual Report can be viewed online at the Annual Reports page and a copy is kept at most local libraries.
View the ABC Annual Report online.
If you have an enquiry regarding the ABC’s Annual Report please write to:
International, Corporate Strategy and Governance
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
or send us an email
Where can I find information about RSS/XLM feeds?
ABC Response: Information about ABC services that provide RSS/XML feeds is available on the RSS/XML Feeds website.
Visit the ABC Feeds website.
Where can I find information about podcasting?
ABC Response: Information about ABC programs that are available as a podcast is published on the Podcasting website.
Visit the Podcasting website.
Which ABC television programs are available to view online?
ABC Response: You can find a full list of all the programs currently available on iView in the iView A-Z index. These can be viewed in high quality video via the ABC’s iView service (a fast internet connection is required).
ABC iview program index
ABC iview
Television programs, music and transcripts
Which ABC television programs are available to view online?
ABC Response: You can find a full list of all the programs currently available on iView in the iView A-Z index. These can be viewed in high quality video via the ABC’s iView service (a fast internet connection is required).
ABC iview program index
ABC iview
How do I purchase footage that has appeared on ABC Television?
ABC Response: Please email or telephone ABC Non Theatric Sales on 1300 650 587 to check program availability.
Non Theatric Sales
ABC Commercial
Is it possible to purchase a DVD of a program I watched on ABC television?
ABC Response: The ABC Shop stocks DVDs of many programs broadcast on ABC Television. To check program availability, visit the ABC Shop website. Programs not available at ABC Shop may be available through Non-Theatric Sales for purchase by the non-theatric educational marketplace in Australia and New Zealand.
Visit the ABC Non Theatric Sales website.
Visit the ABC Shop website.
How can I find the details of the music used in a television program?
ABC Response: Audience & Consumer Affairs may be able to provide this information. Please complete the online contact form. When emailing your enquiry, please provide the name of the program and the date it was broadcast.
Online Contact Form.
How do I submit a television program idea to the ABC?
ABC Response: Information about how to submit a television program proposal is published on the ABC TV Independent Production website.
Visit the ABC TV Independent Production website.
Where can I find transcripts of National Press Club addresses?
ABC Response: The ABC does not hold the rights to provide transcripts or video copies of this program. The National Press Club website provides information about purchasing transcripts and DVDs of addresses. (Please note the ABC cannot guarantee content on external websites.)
Visit the National Press Club website (external)
Where can I find information about being in a television studio audience?
ABC Response: You can find studio audience information at the Studio Audience website.
Join the Studio Audience web site.
Radio streaming and tapes
Where can I find information about RSS/XLM feeds?
ABC Response: Information about ABC services that provide RSS/XML feeds is available on the RSS/XML Feeds website.
Visit the ABC Feeds website.
Where can I find information about podcasting?
ABC Response: Information about ABC programs that are available as a podcast is published on the Podcasting website.
Visit the Podcasting website.
How can I listen to ABC Radio via the internet?
ABC Response: Information about streaming ABC Radio services is published on the Streaming Media website.
Visit the Streaming Media website.
How do I get a tape of an ABC Radio program?
ABC Response: CD or audio cassette copies of radio programs broadcast on ABC Radio, Local Radio, RN, Triple J and Classic FM are available from Non-Theatric Sales who can be contacted by filling in their online email form, by telephoning 1300 650 587 or by fax on 02 8333 3975.
Non-Theatric Sales online email form.
