Description:
Apply now Job no: 504641
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making
- Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
- Permanent full-time position
- South Bank: Convenient CBD location in the heart of Brisbane
- Salary commensurate with experience
The Role
The ABC Investigations unit is looking for an experienced senior Investigative Reporter who can develop and deliver ground breaking investigations of national significance on a wide range of subjects across all ABC platforms.
The Job
- Conduct in-depth investigations across all media platforms
- Develop digital-first investigative stories for the ABC News website and app.
- Create quick-turnaround investigative stories for breaking news.
- Develop and report investigative stories for key programs including 4 Corners, 7.30 and Background Briefing.
- Collaborate with colleagues and generate diverse stories reflecting Australia's landscape.
Position description: 50041685 INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER.pdf
About You
We are seeking a creative self-starter with significant experience as an Investigative Reporter in a broadcast or digital environment with a list of sources and contacts to match. You will have a deep understanding of Queensland, including politics and business. You will have considerable experience breaking exclusive stories that have state-wide and national impact. You work well individually and collaborating in a team environment.
You also have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Extensive senior reporting experience with strong research and editorial skills.
- Proven track record of breaking impactful stories and strong presentation skills.
- Deep understanding of the digital news environment and cross-platform filing.
- Strong networks, collaborative team skills, and a passion for telling diverse Australian stories.
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
For further information on this position please contact Sean Nicholls, Editor, ABC Investigations via nicholls.sean@abc.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.
For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at https://www.abc.NET.au/careers/
Advertised: 26 Mar 2025 9:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Apr 2025 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time