ABC welcomes Jessica Radburn as Head of Audio on Demand

The ABC is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally renowned audio executive Jessica Radburn as our Head of Audio on Demand.

Reporting to the Head of Audio, Jessica will lead the ABC’s audio on demand strategy including our commissioning and development processes. She will manage our podcast slate to ensure it aligns to the ABC’s audience priorities across all our key brands.

Jessica was most recently the Head of International Podcast Content for Podcast publisher Wondery where she oversaw all of Wondery’s original podcasts outside of the US, including #1 shows Ghost Story, Price of Paradise and Kurt Krömer - Feelings.

Prior to her time with Wondery, Jessica spent 5 years working in various roles at leading spoken word entertainment company, Audible. She was the Senior Director of Global Content Programming where she oversaw Audible’s multi-language global audio original program. She was also Director of Original Content for Audible in the Unites States where she was responsible for the strategic development and negotiation of premium audio content with entertainment brands, creators, and celebrities, including DC Comics and the Fox Entertainment Group.

Before that, Jessica was Audible’s Head of Content in Australia and New Zealand, overseeing the transformation of its Australian audio strategy from audiobook distribution to content licensor and original content creator.

Of her new role Jessica said: “I am excited to return to Australia and the ABC as the first Head of Audio On Demand. The ABC has a well-earned reputation, internationally and locally, for original and compelling story-telling.

“It’s an honour to have the opportunity to build on that renown, working with some of the country’s best voices and creators to produce shows that connect, inspire and entertain our listeners.” Of her appointment ABC Head of Audio Ben Latimer said: “I am thrilled to have Jessica joining the ABC as our Head of Audio on Demand.

“Jessica’s unparalleled content experience in Australia and internationally will be an invaluable resource for the ABC as we continue to build on our success as one of Australia’s most successful podcast publishers.”

Jessica will commence in the role on 1 November.