Apply now Job no: 504381
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content
* Create news stories for the ABC
* Full- time fixed term contract for 18 months
* Base salary $81K to $99K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
The ABC is looking for a Digital Journalist to research, write, edit, and produce content for the News website, app and related digital platforms.
The Job
* Contribute ideas to improve the ways the ABC presents News on digital platforms.
* Develop and maintain a strong awareness of emerging trends in digital and help to shape strategies for new products and services.
* Communicate effectively with senior editorial staff and act as desk/shift lead as required, including acting as the final line of checking for content prior to publication and triaging issues when they arise.
* Take responsibility for content selection and treatment, by managing audience-facing products like the ABC News front pages.
* Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic, and socio-economic diversity of the country.
About You
You are an experienced Digital Journalist with a sound track record of digital journalism and a demonstrated online skill and knowledge of and enthusiasm for online as a medium. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and meet regular production deadlines.
You'll also have:
* Accomplished experience in journalism, with experience with online news publishing systems.
* Accomplished ability to produce accurate and concise copy, and ability to produce engaging, digital-first content.
* Proficient understanding of the way News stories are presented online, including on social media platforms.
* A demonstrated awareness of new media technologies and platforms.
* A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.
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 LGBTQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
If you want to know more, please contact Stefanie Garber, Editor, Breaking and Daily News via garber.stefanie@abc.net.au.
For more information about working at the ABC visit: ABC Careers Page.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, 26th November 2024.
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