Digital Journalist, Features

• Location: Flexible, Regional location preferred
• Create news stories for the ABC
• Permanent full-time position
• Salary $90K to $96K p.a.

The Role  

Work as part of a team to write and produce engaging, must-read digital news and features and analysis for smart phones and the news site. 

The Job 

In this role you will:

• Generate stories that are relevant to a broad section of Australians and reflect the cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity of the country.
• Contribute ideas to improve the ways News content is presented on mobile phones, the news site and external platforms, including ideas for new content formats. 
• Consistently create and distribute highly shareable content on social media and emerging platforms.  
• Take responsibility for content selection and treatment. 

Position Description: 50051685_DIGITAL JOURNALIST FEATURES.pdf
 
About You 

You are an innovative Journalist with advanced digital skills coupled with high-level editorial judgement to identify opportunities, produce and sub accurate and engaging copy to create must-read feature articles across digital platforms. 

You’ll have: 

• A strong track record in creative digital news and features production and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas outside the normal ebb and flow of news, and which represent the diversity of the Australian population. 
• Comprehensive production and subediting skills and an understanding of how audience analytics can be used to track performance and guide editorial decision-making. 
•  A demonstrated and ongoing interest and passion in finding and telling stories that reflect Australia’s diversity.

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: 

We strive to promote an inclusive culture of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you want to know more, please contact Leigh Tonkin, Editor Features and Context ABC News Digital via tonkin.leigh@abc.net.au