Digital Journalist, Brisbane

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Digital Journalist to research, write, edit, and produce content for the News website, app and related digital platforms.

The Job

• Contribute ideas to improve the ways the ABC presents News on digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain a strong awareness of emerging trends in digital and help to shape strategies for new products and services.
• Communicate effectively with senior editorial staff and act as desk/shift lead as required, including acting as the final line of checking for content prior to publication and triaging issues when they arise.
• Take responsibility for content selection and treatment, by managing audience-facing products like the ABC News front pages.
• Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic, and socio-economic diversity of the country. 

Position Description:  504381 - DIGITAL JOURNALIST.pdf

About You

You are an experienced Digital Journalist with a sound, track record of digital journalism and a demonstrated online skill and knowledge of 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: 

• Accomplished experience in journalism, with experience with online news publishing systems.
• Accomplished ability to produce accurate and concise copy, and ability to produce engaging, digital-first content.
• Proficient understanding of the way News stories is presented online, including on social media platforms.
• A demonstrated awareness of new media technologies and platforms.
• A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.

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

For more information about working at the ABC visit: ABC Careers Page

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, 26th November 2024.