Journalist, Landline

Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

• Based at Ultimo, Sydney (open to negotiation)
• Permanent full-time position
• Find original rural, regional and agricultural stories which appeal to a diverse audience on digital and broadcast platforms
• Salary circa $98K-$107K plus 15.4% ABC nominated Super

About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to create and present content for ABC's Landline program across multiple platforms that aligns with ABC strategy. You will research, identify suitable sources, arrange and conduct interviews and compile stories to create meaningful and engaging content from rural and regional Australia. You will also write scripts and stories that demonstrate advanced journalistic craft across platforms that can be shared throughout the ABC.The role will involve:

• Developing and maintaining an understanding of current events and issues, particularly in agriculture, rural and regional Australia by monitoring a wide range of media and fostering a wide network of regional and rural contacts to develop original story ideas.
• Contributing to editorial discussions by regularly providing original ideas and angles, including breaking stories and developing ideas using a wide network of professional contacts and networks.
• Utilising the latest production software techniques and reporting tools, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Taking quality photographs and filming smart device vision for digital and social platforms.
• Advanced video skills an advantage
• Establishing pro-active working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build the program brand and audience.

About YouWe are seeking an experienced Journalist with editorial skills and the ability to source and analyse information and exercise considerable editorial judgement while working to tight deadlines. You will have advanced investigation, reporting and presentation skills with proven experience in digital and social content production.You will also have:

• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of social and digital media as a production and storytelling tool.
• A comprehensive understanding of issues and events that affect and interest rural, regional and national audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for an open and creative approach to work and a culture of feedback across the team.
• Demonstrated understanding and passion to source and create authentic content which represents the broad diversity of the Australian community, including stories that reflect a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and Indigenous communities where editorially relevant.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).For further information on this position please contact Cathie Schnitzerling, Executive Producer Landline viaWe are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.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 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page atAbout ABC Newsis 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 ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 7th July 2024.
Advertised: 17 Jun 2024 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time