Address- Based at Sydney then Parramatta
- Work in a busy newsroom to tight deadlines on daily news and breaking news coverage
- Find original stories which appeal to a wide audience on digital and broadcast platforms
- Fixed term contract for 12 months
- Salary circa $90K-$96K (base salary) pro-rata plus 15.4% ABC nominated Super
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW news team as an experienced journalist to find, write and present news stories across online, social, television and radio platforms. You will be experienced at handling the high-pressure deadlines of breaking news coverage, accomplished at delivering accurate live reports on air, have excellent writing skills and be able to pitch fresh, distinctive stories that will engage Sydney’s diverse communities.
The role will involve:
- Researching, preparing, producing and writing stories a high standard, in line with ABC editorial policies.
- Consistently generating original story ideas and angles.
- Writing concise and accurate scripts and stories, using creative storytelling techniques.
- Working collaboratively with the NSW news team on breaking news events.
- Identify and manage editorial risks. Proactively follow newsroom and corporate policy.
- Actively engage with communities to find and tell stories that are relevant to a wide Australian audience.
About You
You will have:
- Experience generating original stories for broadcast and/or digital news outlets.
- Proven ability to identify key talent and convince sources and contacts to participate in broadcast stories.
- Advanced experience writing and producing content for digital and/or broadcast outlets.
- Well-developed presentation skills in a live news environment.
For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description: 504088 JOURNALIST BACKFILL.pdf
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 John McElhinney, NEW SOUTH WALES METRO EDITOR via ***************@abc.net.au or on 0413 552 ***
We 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 at https://www.abc.net.au/careers/
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.
Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 27th June, 2024.
