Digital Journalist, Brisbane
Job no: 504410
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Production/Content
* Create news stories for the ABC
* Ongoing, Full-time position
* Southbank Brisbane Location
* 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
* Create and edit high-quality content for ABC News Digital and contribute ideas to enhance ABC's digital news presentation.
* Stay aware of emerging digital trends to shape new product strategies.
* Communicate with senior editorial staff and lead shifts as needed, ensuring content quality before publication.
* Manage content selection for audience-facing products like ABC News front pages.
* Collaborate with relevant ABC areas for effective cross-media production.
* Generate diverse stories reflecting Australia's cultural, geographic, and socio-economic variety.
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:
* Practical journalism experience, including online news publishing systems.
* Proficient in producing accurate, concise, and engaging digital-first content.
* Strong understanding of online news presentation, including social media.
* Demonstrated awareness of new media technologies and platforms.
* Proven track record in digital journalism with enthusiasm for online media.
* Willingness to work rotating shifts and adapt to changing practices.
* Ongoing passion for storytelling that reflects Australia's diversity.
* Proven ability to source and maintain community contacts.
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.
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We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, 10th December 2024.
Advertised: 26 Nov 2024 10:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Dec 2024 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr