Job no: 504407
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Lismore
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter
1. Create online news stories
2. Ongoing full-time position
3. Location: Lismore
4. Salary circa $81K - $90K
The Role
ABC News is looking for a talented and highly motivated journalist to join its dedicated team based at Lismore.
Under routine direction of the Editor, ABC North Coast, you will create high-performing online stories, engaging videos for broadcast and digital platforms, audio news and packages for live radio and on demand and have the opportunity to share the stories of local people and the community nationally.
The Job
As a Reporter, you will:
5. Create engaging multi-platform content under Local Editor's guidance.
6. Present news across formats, including live breaking stories.
7. Contribute to content planning and development for audience reach.
8. Collaborate on shareable local content for ABC-wide distribution.
9. Produce diverse stories reflecting Australia's broad demographics.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will also have:
10. Strong editorial skills with critical information analysis
11. Deep understanding of local audience interests
12. Passion for storytelling that reflects Australia's diversity
13. Proven ability to develop and maintain community contacts
14. Commitment to authentic, culturally representative content
15. A current and valid Driver’s Licence
Position description:
What we can offer you:
16. 15.4% ABC Nominated super.
17. Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave.
18. Salary packaging.
19. ABC Mentoring.
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).
About ABC News:
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia’s most trusted and diverse news organisation.
More Info:
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, 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.