Journalist, Ultimo

Description:

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Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Journalism/Content Making

• Ultimo, Sydney Location
• Create news stories for the ABC
• Base salary $92K - $99K

The Role

The ABC is looking for a journalist produce audio news content that aligns with ABC strategy and supports the achievement of News’ programming objectives to be based in our Ultimo office.

The Job

• Prepare, produce, and present compelling audio content for national audiences.

• Stay updated on major news events and produce timely, accurate stories under tight deadlines.

• Support story production by conducting interviews, researching, and editing content.

• Contribute to planning and commissioning new content ideas to engage audiences.

• Generate stories reflecting Australia's diversity and engage with communities to find relevant stories.

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About You

You'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

• Strong understanding of national and international news issues.

• Demonstrated editorial judgment and experience working under deadlines.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with strong storytelling and presentation skills.

• Passion for telling diverse Australian stories and creating authentic content reflecting cultural diversity.

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 if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.NET.au

If you want to know more, please contact Catherine Bell, Editor, NewsRadio via bell.catherine@anc.NET.au

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, 31st March 2025.

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