Permanent full-time positionLocation: Ultimo, Sydney or Southbank, MelbourneProduce original stories for the ABC NEWS VerifyThe RoleThe ABC is looking for a reporter to research, pitch, and produce original stories for the ABC NEWS Verify team while developing and providing verification skills for the wider ABC NEWS network.The JobResearch, investigate, and produce content for ABC NEWS Verify across digital, social media, video, and audio platforms.Monitor and investigate misinformation during major events like elections and verify user-generated content during emergencies.Stay updated on news, current affairs, and best practices in verification, including open-source intelligence and AI techniques.Contribute to training and share expertise with ABC NEWS staff in verification practices.Generate stories that reflect Australia's diversity and engage with communities to find relevant stories.About YouYou'll have highly advanced digital and broadcast journalism skills with experience working in a fast-paced news environment and a strong understanding of the way news stories are broadcast and presented online, including social media and methods of online content distribution and engagement.You'll also have:Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent skills and experience in journalism.Advanced digital journalism skills with experience in online content distribution and engagement.Excellent writing and communication skills, with excellent editorial judgement and attention to detail.Highly developed skills in open-source intelligence newsgathering, verification techniques, and social media research.Broad knowledge of local, national, and international news with a commitment to diverse content reflecting the Australian community.About ABC NEWSQuality 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 disabilities, and LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
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