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    Journalist (State Politics), Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation Melbourne, Australia

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description
    • Be a part of Australia's independent national broadcaster
    • Contract Vacancy for Approximately 13 Months
    • Location: Convenient CBD location in the heart of Melbourne
    • $90K to $96K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super Fund

    About the Role

    In this role covering state politics you will break agenda-setting stories and develop distinctive and impactful content that cuts through to audiences and demonstrates how political issues relate to and impact them. To achieve this you will need to cultivate and maintain an extensive contact base from which to break stories and deliver cross platform or platform-specific stories for the ABC's digital, social media or broadcast channels/platforms.

    You will also:

    • Promptly and accurately file information to all platforms during fast-breaking news events.
    • Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
    • Work closely and effectively with producers, editors, and colleagues in the newsroom and around the network.
    • Actively engage with communities to find and tell stories that are relevant for them and in line with the News strategy.

    About You

    We are seeking a Journalist with experience generating original stories of state and national significance, with a demonstrated ability to develop story ideas, chase down fresh angles and deliver engaging news across the ABC's platforms.

    You will also have:

    • Experience writing for digital and/or broadcast platforms, with a proven track record of creativity in tailoring the treatment of stories to maximise their impact and engagement.
    • An ability to bring moderately complex issues to life using explainers, case studies, graphics, and other digital and visualisation techniques, with accomplished live presentation skills, particularly during breaking news or rolling coverage.
    • Solid background in and understanding of politics, the workings of government, society and business across Victoria.
    • A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia's diversity.

    For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:

    We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB).

    For further information on this position please contact Monique Hore, Journalist (Newsgathering Producer) on

    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.

    The ABC strives for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

    For more information about working at the ABC, please feel free to explore our careers page at

    About ABCNews

    ABC News is the most respected name in news and current affairs and the nation's leading independent news service on television, radio, digital and social media. Our flagship brands and services include Four Corners, 7.30, Australian Story, AM, PM, Foreign Correspondent, Insiders, Q&A, ABC News 7PM, ABC News on digital and social media and ABC news channels on radio and television.

    Applications Close: 11:55 pm, 7th May 2024.

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