Job no: 504421
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Newcastle
Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Presenter/Reporter
1. Create news stories for the ABC
2. Ongoing, full-time position
3. Newcastle Location
4. Base salary $113K plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
The ABC is looking for an Investigative Reporter to generate original, local, state and national news and current affairs stories and coverage on a wide range of subjects across all ABC platforms to be based in Newcastle
The Job
5. Create compelling, timely, and impactful digital content that are original local and state stories with national significance across all platforms
6. Conduct in-depth research on public interest issues and develop complex, innovative storytelling approaches
7. Scrutinise and break significant stories and identify and interview suitable sources contributing to local Newcastle news content
8. Maintain comprehensive understanding of local, state, and national current events political, social, and economic issues
9. Develop relationships with key stakeholders and consult with news leaders and legal team
10. Generate stories reflecting Australia's cultural and socio-economic diversity
Position Description:
About You
You are an experienced Investigative Reporter in broadcast and digital media, known for breaking impactful state and national stories.
You'll have:
11. Strong skills in journalism, editing, and research, with a focus on original stories that showcase Australia’s diversity.
12. Ability to explain complex issues clearly and engage audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
13. Good understanding of digital trends and how to use audience insights for better storytelling.
14. Skilled in various production techniques, including long-form digital content; creative in storytelling methods.
15. Excellent communication skills; can work well alone or in a team; good at managing time to meet deadlines.
16. Experienced in leading editorial projects and mentoring junior reporters in investigative techniques.
17. Strong at building relationships within ABC and with the wider Australian community.
What we can offer you:
18. 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
19. Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
20. Salary packaging.
21. ABC Mentoring
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.
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If you want to know more, please contact Lauren Pezet, Deputy Regional Editor via or 0429 422 173.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, 10th December 2024.
Advertised: 26 Nov 2024 3:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Dec 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time