Journalist, Melbourne

Contract Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

• Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Fixed Term 5-month contract
• Location: Southbank, Melbourne
• $66K to 72$ K plus 15.4% Nominated Super

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About 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 ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.
About the Role
In this role you will generate distinctive and original cross-platform news content for a Victorian and national audience. Stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country. You will break stories and contribute original ideas and angles to editorial discussions while developing ideas using professional contacts and networks. You'll be predominately assigned to radio reporting and will need to produce and voice tight, accurate stories under deadline pressure.
The role will also involve:

• Writing scripts and stories that demonstrate well developed journalistic craft.
• Covering live breaking news, predominantly for audio
• Keeping current with production software, reporting tools and advances in production techniques.
• Working closely and effectively with producers, editors and colleagues in the newsroom and around the network.
• Assisting the Melbourne digital team with production tasks and projects, as required.

About You
We are seeking a cross-platform News Reporter with experience in covering breaking news and generating original stories in a daily news environment. You will have a strong understanding of Victorian issues and events as well as well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team. In addition to a demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity.
You will also have:

• A solid understanding of social media as a newsgathering and storytelling tool
• Proficient radio reporting skills. Cross-platform media production skills, including proficiency in Core Media, Netia, ENPS and Stratus.
• Understanding of content strategy and audience demands across platforms.
• 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:
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 Suzie Raines, A/Deputy Editor on
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We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 28th February 2024.
Advertised: 14 Feb 2024 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Feb 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time