Description:
Create news stories for the ABC
Ongoing, full-time position
Newcastle Location
Base salary $101K - $123K
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
Create timely, impactful digital content aligned with ABC policies and audience expectations.
Generate and investigate complex local and state stories with national significance.
Produce high-quality content across text, audio, and video platforms, using strong investigative and storytelling skills.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging stories, and maintain in-depth knowledge of current events.
Engage with diverse communities to find and tell relevant stories, managing editorial risks and communicating effectively.
Position Description: 30001914 INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER - UPDATED.pdf
About You
You are an experienced Investigative Reporter in broadcast and digital media, known for breaking impactful state and national stories.
You'll have:
Relevant qualifications or experience as an Investigative Reporter in broadcast and digital environments.
Advanced skills in breaking impactful state and national stories, with strong journalistic and research expertise.
Proven ability to deliver engaging, complex content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms using innovative storytelling techniques.
Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills, including mentoring junior staff and managing stakeholder relationships.
Passion for finding and telling diverse Australian stories, with extensive contacts across the community.
What we can offer you:
15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
Salary packaging.
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.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.NET.au
If you want to know more, please contact Lauren Pezet, Deputy Regional Editor via pezet.lauren@abc.NET.au or 0429 422 173
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Applications Close: 11:55pm, 1st April 2025.
18 Mar 2025;
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