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Form of work- Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
- Contract vacancy for approximately 9 months
- Full-time hours
The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion 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. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
For more information on inclusive employee networks within the ABC please refer to ABC LinkedIn and Life Page
About the Role
Are you passionate about ensuring the news industry caters to all kinds of news consumers? Are you interested in spotting emerging audience trends and helping to shape the news agenda? You’ll be right at home in our Audience Engagement team. In this role you will produce high-quality content that resonates with key new audiences the ABC is seeking to reach on digital platforms. You will identify trends in audience behaviour, such as through activity on search engines, to contribute ideas for relevant content for a variety of audiences and demographics. And you’ll be able to break down complex topics so that we’re explaining what’s behind the latest developments.
The role will also involve:
- Helping to ensure ABC News Digital content is highly visible in search engines and other digital destinations, such as Google Showcase.
- Utilising strong writing skills and subject matter knowledge to break down complex subjects into content that is easy to understand and broadly accessible.
- Maintaining a strong awareness of third-party environments, such as social media, search engines and other digital destinations.
- Generating stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
About You
We are seeking a journalist with advanced experience in digital journalism or other relevant journalism environment. You will have thorough understanding of the way news stories are presented online and considerable experience with digital news publishing systems.
You will also have:
- Highly developed ability to produce accurate and concise copy, and ability to produce engaging, digital-first content.
- The ability to work as part of a team and meet tight deadlines.
- A demonstrated and ongoing interest in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity
- A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.
For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 503842- Digital Journalist.pdf
About ABCNews
ABC News is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation's leading independent news service on television, radio, digital and social media. Our flagship brands and services include Four Corners, 7.30, Australian Story, AM, PM, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders, Q&A, ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.
For further information on this position please contact Grant Sherlock, Managing Editor, ABC News Digital via sherlock.grant@abc.net.au.
We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit applications for this position.
For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 3rd March 2024
