Stephen Oliver (Australia)
Commissioning Editor
ABC

Stephen is a commissioning editor with a passion for people and impactful stories.

Stephen oversees many of the national broadcaster’s biggest hits including, The Kimberley, Ningaloo Nyinggulu, Love on the Spectrum, Better Date Than Never, Southern Ocean Live, Big Deal, Fight for Planet A, War on Waste, Big Weather, Family Court Murders and Revelation. Stephen is passionate about telling stories with real world impact. Previously an award-winning filmmaker, Stephen has brought expertise in both high-end program-making and game-changing impact campaigns to his commissioning role at the ABC with great success.


Company Bio

The ABC is an essential part of the fabric of Australians’ way of life. With an ongoing commitment, the ABC continues to explore the nation’s culture by supporting the best creative talent to tell and share their stories. As expressed in its charter, science, the arts and factual content is an essential part of the organisation’s remit, and this work has been acknowledged both domestically and internationally with multiple industry awards. Owned by all Australians, the ABC strives to have a positive impact on the nation by kick starting conversations that can help shape and inspire communities and society at large.