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Job no: 505173
Work type: Contract Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Journalism/Content Making
- Write breaking news stories for the ABC
- Fixed term, full-time contract for 6 months
- South Bank, Brisbane Location
- Base salary $81K to $99K (pro-rata) plus 15.4% ABC nominated super
The Role
The ABC is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and experienced Digital Journalists, looking to join our Breaking News team in Brisbane.
We are looking for an experienced journalist who thrives in a dynamic fast paced environment where you will have the opportunity to break live news stories first. We’re looking for someone with the flexibility to work shifts across a 7-day roster, including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
The Job
- Pitch, write and edit high-quality news stories and explainers for a broad Australian audience
- Cover live and breaking national and international news, including live blogs
- Pitch and produce innovative storytelling methods for digital platforms
- Stay informed on emerging digital news trends
- Curate stories and craft alerts for ABC audiences
Position Description: 
50046906 DIGITAL JOURNALIST BACKFILL.pdf
About You
You are an experienced Digital Journalist with a sound track record of digital journalism and enthusiasm for online as a medium. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and meet regular production deadlines.
You'll also have:
- Relevant qualifications or experience in journalism and online publishing.
- Skilled in covering breaking news and live events
- Produce accurate, concise, and engaging digital content
- Knowledge of digital technologies, analytics, and platforms
- Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- Maintain strong networks across the Australian community
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.
If you want to know more, please contact Stefanie Garber, Editor, Breaking and Daily News via garber.stefanie@abc.net.au
or more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers
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