Digital Lead, News - Darwin

• Darwin NT location
• Contract vacancy for approximately 6 months
• Salary $90K to $107K (paid on a pro rata basis)
  
• Create news stories and features for the ABC.

The Role  

The Darwin newsroom is looking for a senior writer with a passion for news to be a Digital Lead (working across AM/PM shifts) to drive the delivery of breaking news and features.

If you love the sunshine and vibrancy of a small city, and want to tell unique stories from the Northern Territory, Darwin is a good place to call home.

The Job 

• Driving the delivery of breaking news, features and video stories on digital and social media platforms.
• Identifying story opportunities and leading the delivery of breaking news and information on digital platforms. 
• Maintain oversight of digital audience analytics to inform content direction and provide feedback across all platforms.
• Identifying story opportunities and working with multi-platform reporters to produce high-quality articles relevant to the Northern Territory and Australian audience.

Position Description:  30004334 DIGITAL LEAD BACKFILL.pdf

About You 

To be able to hit the ground running, you will be an experienced digital journalist with experience working in a news environment. You will have a strong understanding of online news and methods of online content distribution and engagement. Your skills and experience will include:

• Accomplished knowledge of digital news production.
• A keen eye for detail and experience working with others to accurately produce and subedit news articles under tight deadline pressures.
• A demonstrated ability to innovate and identify fresh and interesting story ideas and angles that matter to the audience.
• Ability to use audience analytics to guide editorial decision-making and story treatment.
• 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: 

We strive to promote an inclusive culture of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you want to know more, or see a position description, please contact Emily Sakzewski, Acting Deputy Editor NT via Sakzewski.Emily@abc.net.au.