Junior Journalist
This vacancy is open only to applicants with disability, reflecting our commitment to the ABC's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan and the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.
Become a storyteller, creating content to engage audiences on multiple news platforms
Contract Vacancy for Approximately 6 Months
Location: Hobart, TAS
Salary circa: $70K to $76K plus 15.4% Nominated Super
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds, located across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality programming that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
The ABC's a great place to work; we provide opportunities for all employees to access and attend events and activities across the year with specific mentor support for employees with disability.
You'll have a friendly and supportive environment to learn and grow in, with a vibrant, dynamic and cohesive team and a manager who will help you with any questions and give you regular opportunities to talk about your progress. You’ll also have access to a network of likeminded staff through ABC Inclusive (our employee network group) and support from the ABC's Diversity & Inclusion team.
About the Role
In this role you will learn, develop and build journalism skills under the routine direction of the Newsgathering Producer and Deputy News Editor. You will also actively contribute original story ideas and angles to editorial meetings as well as write scripts that effectively communicate concepts and issues.
You will also:
Produce content for a range of ABC News platforms, learning different storytelling techniques.
Record, gather, edit and produce material working from the office and field locations.
Manage time and resources to always deliver on editorial and content objectives.
Assist Content Makers in the planning and production of web and app, radio and TV News bulletins.
Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
About You
We are seeking a passionate storyteller with a demonstrated interest in journalism and/or experience in a News, media or communications environment. You are a creative self-starter with problem solving skills, the ability to follow instructions and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
You will also have:
Experience and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
A good knowledge of local, national and international News issues.
A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.
A proven ability to source and maintain contacts across the broader Australian community.